HeyRuaHow to say “boiling heat” in Irish
- Irish:
- beirfean
- English:
- boiling heat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BER-ih-fan” /ˈbʲɛɾʲəfʲən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- beirfin, an bheirfin (e.g. teas beirfin, boiling heat)
What does “beirfean” mean?
- boiling heat
- The state of being boiling hot, or a boiling, seething heat.Also: boiling, seething, boiling point.
“Beirfean” with the article
Here is beirfean after the article (an t-alt).
an beirfean
the boiling heat
No change after an
“Beirfean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beirfean, the Irish word for boiling heat.
Tá an t-uisce ar beirfean anois.
The water is boiling now.
Cuir an citeal ar beirfean, le do thoil.
Put the kettle on to boil, please.
Tabhair an t-anraith chun beirfin go mall.
Bring the soup slowly to the boil.
Bhí an pota ar beirfean ar an sorn.
The pot was boiling on the cooker.
Ná leag do lámh air, tá sé ar beirfean.
Don't touch it, it's boiling hot.
Bhí an bainne ag teacht chun beirfin.
The milk was coming to the boil.
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Boiling heat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiling heat?
The Irish for boiling heat is beirfean (pronounced “BER-ih-fan”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beirfean in Irish?
Beirfean is said like “BER-ih-fan” (IPA /ˈbʲɛɾʲəfʲən̪ˠ/).
Does beirfean have a plural?
No plural form is given for beirfean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beirfean change to bheirfean or mbeirfean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beirfean becomes mo bheirfean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeirfean (eclipsis).
How is 'beirfean' different from 'fiuchadh'?
'Fiuchadh' is the verbal noun of 'fiuch', to boil, while 'beirfean' is the state of boiling heat, used mainly in the phrase 'ar beirfean', boiling.
