HeyRuaHow to say “carrageen” in Irish
- Irish:
- carraigín
- English:
- carrageen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-geen” /ˈkaɾˠəɟiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- carraigín, an charraigín (e.g. milseog an charraigín, the carrageen pudding)
What does “carraigín” mean?
- carrageen
- A red seaweed (Irish moss) gathered on rocky shores and boiled to make puddings and drinks.Also: carrageen moss, Irish moss, seaweed.
“Carraigín” with the article
Here is carraigín after the article (an t-alt).
an carraigín
the carrageen
No change after an
“Carraigín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carraigín, the Irish word for carrageen.
Bhailíomar carraigín ar na carraigeacha inné.
We gathered carrageen on the rocks yesterday.
Leag an carraigín amach ar an bhféar le triomú.
Spread the carrageen out on the grass to dry.
Rinne mo mháthair milseog charraigín dúinn.
My mother made us a carrageen pudding.
Tá carraigín go maith don slaghdán, a deir siad.
They say carrageen is good for a cold.
Fásann an carraigín ar chladaí carraigeacha.
Carrageen grows on rocky shores.
Cheannaigh mé mála carraigín sa siopa.
I bought a bag of carrageen in the shop.
Cuir an carraigín i mbainne agus beirigh é.
Put the carrageen in milk and boil it.
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Carrageen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carrageen?
The Irish for carrageen is carraigín (pronounced “KAR-uh-geen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce carraigín in Irish?
Carraigín is said like “KAR-uh-geen” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəɟiːnʲ/).
Does carraigín have a plural?
No plural form is given for carraigín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does carraigín change to charraigín or gcarraigín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carraigín becomes mo charraigín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarraigín (eclipsis).
Is the English word carrageen from Irish?
Yes, English carrageen comes from Irish carraigín, related to carraig, 'rock', since the seaweed grows on rocks.
