HeyRuaHow to say “borax” in Irish
- Irish:
- bórás
- English:
- borax
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOH-rawss” /ˈbˠoːɾˠaːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bóráis, an bhóráis (e.g. púdar bóráis, borax powder)
What does “bórás” mean?
- borax
- A white mineral salt of boron used in cleaning products, glass making and as a flux in soldering.Also: sodium borate, boron salt.
“Bórás” with the article
Here is bórás after the article (an t-alt).
an bórás
the borax
No change after an
“Bórás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bórás, the Irish word for borax.
Is salann bóróin é bórás.
Borax is a salt of boron.
Úsáidtear an bórás chun gloine a dhéanamh.
Borax is used to make glass.
Cheannaigh mé bosca bóráis sa siopa.
I bought a box of borax in the shop.
Chuir sí bórás san uisce níocháin.
She put borax in the washing water.
Tá bórás i mo chófra glantóireachta.
There is borax in my cleaning cupboard.
Ná hith bórás, tá sé nimhiúil.
Don't eat borax, it is poisonous.
Bíonn criostail bhána sa bhórás.
Borax has white crystals.
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Borax in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for borax?
The Irish for borax is bórás (pronounced “BOH-rawss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bórás in Irish?
Bórás is said like “BOH-rawss” (IPA /ˈbˠoːɾˠaːsˠ/).
Does bórás have a plural?
No plural form is given for bórás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bórás change to bhórás or mbórás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bórás becomes mo bhórás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbórás (eclipsis).
Is 'bórás' the same as 'bórón'?
No. 'Bórón' is the chemical element boron, while 'bórás' is borax, a compound salt containing boron.
