HeyRuaHow to say “cement” in Irish
- Irish:
- stroighin
- English:
- cement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STRY-in” /sˠt̪ˠɾˠəinʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stroighne, na stroighne (e.g. mála stroighne, a bag of cement)
What does “stroighin” mean?
- cement
- A grey powder mixed with water, sand and gravel to make concrete or mortar for building.Also: mortar, concrete.
Other Irish words for cement: coincréit (concrete), suimint (cement)
“Stroighin” with the article
Here is stroighin after the article (an t-alt).
an stroighin
the cement
No change after an
“Stroighin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stroighin, the Irish word for cement.
Tá stroighin ag teastáil chun an balla a thógáil.
Cement is needed to build the wall.
Cheannaigh sé dhá mhála stroighne inné.
He bought two bags of cement yesterday.
Níl an stroighin tirim fós.
The cement isn't dry yet.
Mheasc sí an stroighin le gaineamh agus uisce.
She mixed the cement with sand and water.
Bhí lorg coise fágtha sa stroighin fhliuch.
A footprint was left in the wet cement.
Tá praghas na stroighne ag ardú i gcónaí.
The price of cement keeps rising.
Bhí mo bhróga clúdaithe le stroighin.
My shoes were covered in cement.
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 stroighin (pronounced “STRY-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce stroighin in Irish?
Stroighin is said like “STRY-in” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɾˠəinʲ/).
Does stroighin have a plural?
No plural form is given for stroighin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'stroighin' and 'coincréit'?
'Stroighin' is the cement powder itself, while 'coincréit' is concrete, the hard material made by mixing cement with sand, gravel and water.
