HeyRuaHow to say “cream” in Irish
- Irish:
- óguachtar
- English:
- cream
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OHG-oo-akh-tur” /ˈoːɡuəxt̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- óguachtair, an óguachtair (e.g. crúiscín óguachtair, a jug of cream)
What does “óguachtar” mean?
- cream
- The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, especially fresh cream used in cooking or with desserts.Also: fresh cream, dairy cream.
“Óguachtar” with the article
Here is óguachtar after the article (an t-alt).
an t-óguachtar
the cream
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Óguachtar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óguachtar, the Irish word for cream.
Ar mhaith leat óguachtar leis an toirtín?
Would you like cream with the tart?
Cuir an t-óguachtar sa chuisneoir, le do thoil.
Put the cream in the fridge, please.
Cheannaigh mé cartán óguachtair sa siopa.
I bought a carton of cream in the shop.
Tá an iomarca siúcra san óguachtar seo.
This cream has too much sugar in it.
Bhuail sí an t-óguachtar go raibh sé tiubh.
She whipped the cream until it was thick.
Is breá liom sútha talún agus óguachtar.
I love strawberries and cream.
Tá blas an óguachtair ar an anraith.
The soup tastes of cream.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cream?
The Irish for cream is óguachtar (pronounced “OHG-oo-akh-tur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce óguachtar in Irish?
Óguachtar is said like “OHG-oo-akh-tur” (IPA /ˈoːɡuəxt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does óguachtar have a plural?
No plural form is given for óguachtar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does óguachtar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óguachtar (the cream), a hóguachtar (her cream), a n-óguachtar (their cream).
What is the difference between 'óguachtar' and 'uachtar'?
'Uachtar' means cream in general and also the top or upper part of something, while 'óguachtar' specifically means fresh cream. In everyday speech 'uachtar' is often used for cream too.
