HeyRuaHow to say “calamine” in Irish
- Irish:
- cailmín
- English:
- calamine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-ih-meen” /ˈkalʲəmʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cailmín, an chailmín (e.g. buidéal cailmín, a bottle of calamine)
What does “cailmín” mean?
- calamine
- A pink powder made from zinc compounds, used especially in soothing lotions for the skin.Also: calamine powder, zinc carbonate.
“Cailmín” with the article
Here is cailmín after the article (an t-alt).
an cailmín
the calamine
No change after an
“Cailmín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cailmín, the Irish word for calamine.
Chuir mé cailmín ar an ngriofadach.
I put calamine on the rash.
Tá an cailmín go maith le haghaidh greamanna feithidí.
Calamine is good for insect bites.
Cheannaigh sí buidéal cailmín sa chógaslann.
She bought a bottle of calamine in the chemist's.
Bíonn dath bándearg ar an gcailmín.
Calamine is pink in colour.
Tá cailmín sa chófra i gcónaí againn.
We always have calamine in the cupboard.
Cuimil beagán cailmín ar do chraiceann.
Rub a little calamine on your skin.
Maolaíonn an cailmín an tochas.
The calamine eases the itch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Calamine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calamine?
The Irish for calamine is cailmín (pronounced “KAL-ih-meen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cailmín in Irish?
Cailmín is said like “KAL-ih-meen” (IPA /ˈkalʲəmʲiːnʲ/).
Does cailmín have a plural?
No plural form is given for cailmín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cailmín change to chailmín or gcailmín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailmín becomes mo chailmín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailmín (eclipsis).
Is 'cailmín' related to 'cailín'?
No. 'Cailmín' means calamine, the skin lotion powder, while 'cailín' means a girl; they only look similar.
