HeyRuaHow to say “creosote” in Irish
- Irish:
- créasóid
- English:
- creosote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAY-uh-sohd” /ˈkʲɾʲeːsoːdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- créasóide, na créasóide (e.g. boladh na créasóide, the smell of creosote)
What does “créasóid” mean?
- creosote
- An oily, strong-smelling liquid made from tar, used to preserve wood such as fences and posts.Also: wood preservative, tar oil.
“Créasóid” with the article
Here is créasóid after the article (an t-alt).
“Créasóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using créasóid, the Irish word for creosote.
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Creosote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for creosote?
The Irish for creosote is créasóid (pronounced “KRAY-uh-sohd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce créasóid in Irish?
Créasóid is said like “KRAY-uh-sohd” (IPA /ˈkʲɾʲeːsoːdʲ/).
Does créasóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for créasóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does créasóid change to chréasóid or gcréasóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) créasóid becomes mo chréasóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcréasóid (eclipsis).
Is 'créasóid' used for modern wood stains too?
'Créasóid' strictly means creosote, the tar-based preservative; a general wood stain or preservative is often described as 'leasaitheach adhmaid' or simply 'dath adhmaid'.
