HeyRuaHow to say “boiling” in Irish
- Irish:
- beiriúchán
- English:
- boiling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BER-oo-khawn” /ˈbʲɛɾʲuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- beiriúcháin, an bheiriúcháin (e.g. am beiriúcháin, boiling time)
What does “beiriúchán” mean?
- boiling
- The act of bringing something to the boil or cooking it in boiling water; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'beirigh' (boil).Also: boil, bringing to the boil.
Other Irish words for boiling: fiuchadh (boiling), beirfean (boiling heat), beiriú (boiling), bruith (boiling)
“Beiriúchán” with the article
Here is beiriúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Beiriúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beiriúchán, the Irish word for boiling.
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Boiling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiling?
The Irish for boiling is beiriúchán (pronounced “BER-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beiriúchán in Irish?
Beiriúchán is said like “BER-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈbʲɛɾʲuːxaːnˠ/).
Does beiriúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for beiriúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beiriúchán change to bheiriúchán or mbeiriúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beiriúchán becomes mo bheiriúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeiriúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'beiriúchán' and 'fiuchadh'?
Both relate to boiling: 'fiuchadh' is the commonest everyday word (tá an t-uisce ag fiuchadh), while 'beiriúchán' is the verbal noun of 'beirigh' and is often used in cooking and technical terms such as 'pointe beiriúcháin'.
