HeyRuaHow to say “cement” in Irish
- Irish:
- suimint
- English:
- cement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SIM-inch” /ˈsˠɪmʲɪnʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- suiminte, na suiminte (e.g. mála suiminte, a bag of cement)
What does “suimint” mean?
- cement
- A grey powder mixed with water and sand to make concrete or mortar for building.Also: mortar, building cement.
Other Irish words for cement: coincréit (concrete), stroighin (cement)
“Suimint” with the article
Here is suimint after the article (an t-alt).
an tsuimint
the cement
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Suimint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suimint, the Irish word for cement.
Tá suimint ag teastáil chun an balla a dhéanamh.
Cement is needed to build the wall.
Cheannaigh sé dhá mhála suiminte inné.
He bought two bags of cement yesterday.
Measc an tsuimint le gaineamh agus uisce.
Mix the cement with sand and water.
Níl an tsuimint tirim fós.
The cement isn't dry yet.
Bhí suimint ar fud mo bhróg.
There was cement all over my shoes.
Sheas an madra sa tsuimint fhliuch.
The dog stood in the wet cement.
Tá praghas na suiminte ag ardú.
The price of cement is rising.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Cement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cement?
The Irish for cement is suimint (pronounced “SIM-inch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce suimint in Irish?
Suimint is said like “SIM-inch” (IPA /ˈsˠɪmʲɪnʲtʲ/).
Does suimint have a plural?
No plural form is given for suimint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does suimint change to shuimint?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuimint. After ár (our) it stays ár suimint, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between suimint and coincréit?
Suimint is cement, the powder, while coincréit is concrete, the hard material made by mixing cement with sand, gravel and water.
