HeyRuaHow to say “cockle” in Irish
- Irish:
- ruacán
- English:
- cockle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-uh-kawn” /ˈɾˠuəkaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ruacáin (cockles)
- Genitive singular:
- ruacáin, an ruacáin (e.g. blaosc an ruacáin, the shell of the cockle)
- Genitive plural:
- ruacán, na ruacán (e.g. mála ruacán, a bag of cockles)
What does “ruacán” mean?
- cockle
- A small edible shellfish with a ribbed, rounded shell, found buried in sand on the shore.Also: cockle shell, shellfish.
“Ruacán” with the article
The plural of cockle in Irish is ruacáin. Here is ruacán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ruacán
the cockle
No change after an
na ruacáin
the cockles
Plural: no change after na
“Ruacán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ruacán, the Irish word for cockle.
Fuair mé ruacán mór ar an trá.
I found a big cockle on the beach.
Bhí an ruacán curtha sa ghaineamh.
The cockle was buried in the sand.
Bhíomar ag baint ruacán nuair a bhí an taoide amuigh.
We were gathering cockles when the tide was out.
Tá na ruacáin go deas le harán.
The cockles are nice with bread.
Bhris mé blaosc an ruacáin le cloch.
I broke the cockle's shell with a stone.
Chuir mo mháthair na ruacáin sa phota.
My mother put the cockles in the pot.
Tá a lán ruacán sa chuan seo.
There are lots of cockles in this bay.
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Cockle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cockle?
The Irish for cockle is ruacán (pronounced “ROO-uh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ruacáin.
How do you pronounce ruacán in Irish?
Ruacán is said like “ROO-uh-kawn” (IPA /ˈɾˠuəkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of cockle in Irish?
The plural of ruacán is ruacáin; with the article, na ruacáin means “the cockles”. The genitive plural is ruacán, as in mála ruacán (a bag of cockles).
What is the difference between 'ruacán' and 'sliogán'?
'Ruacán' is the cockle itself, a particular shellfish, while 'sliogán' is a general word for any shell found on the shore.
