HeyRuaHow to say “cider” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirtlis
- English:
- cider
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KERT-lish” /ˈcɛɾʲtʲlʲɪʃ/
- Plural:
- ceirtlisí (ciders)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirtlise, na ceirtlise (e.g. buidéal ceirtlise, a bottle of cider)
- Genitive plural:
- ceirtlisí, na gceirtlisí (e.g. blas na gceirtlisí éagsúla, the taste of the different ciders)
What does “ceirtlis” mean?
- cider
- An alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice.Also: apple cider, hard cider.
“Ceirtlis” with the article
The plural of cider in Irish is ceirtlisí. Here is ceirtlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirtlis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirtlis, the Irish word for cider.
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Cider in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cider?
The Irish for cider is ceirtlis (pronounced “KERT-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceirtlisí.
How do you pronounce ceirtlis in Irish?
Ceirtlis is said like “KERT-lish” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲtʲlʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of cider in Irish?
The plural of ceirtlis is ceirtlisí; with the article, na ceirtlisí means “the ciders”. The genitive plural is ceirtlisí, as in blas na gceirtlisí éagsúla (the taste of the different ciders).
Why does ceirtlis change to cheirtlis or gceirtlis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirtlis becomes mo cheirtlis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirtlis (eclipsis).
Is 'ceirtlis' the same as apple juice?
No, ceirtlis is the alcoholic drink; non-alcoholic apple juice is 'sú úll'.
