HeyRuaHow to say “custard” in Irish
- Irish:
- custard
- English:
- custard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUS-tard” /ˈkʊst̪ˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- custaird, an chustaird (e.g. púdar custaird, custard powder)
What does “custard” mean?
- custard
- A sweet yellow sauce or soft dessert made from milk, eggs or custard powder, and sugar.Also: egg custard, custard sauce, pouring custard.
“Custard” with the article
Here is custard after the article (an t-alt).
an custard
the custard
No change after an
“Custard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using custard, the Irish word for custard.
Ar mhaith leat custard leis an mbia milis?
Would you like custard with the dessert?
Tá an custard róthe fós.
The custard is still too hot.
Rinne mo mháthair custard úr inné.
My mother made fresh custard yesterday.
Cheannaigh mé bosca púdair custaird sa siopa.
I bought a box of custard powder in the shop.
Is breá liom tarta úll agus custard.
I love apple tart and custard.
Tá cnapáin sa chustard seo.
There are lumps in this custard.
Doirt an custard go mall ar an bpióg.
Pour the custard slowly over the pie.
Other nouns in Irish
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Custard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for custard?
The Irish for custard is custard (pronounced “KUS-tard”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce custard in Irish?
Custard is said like “KUS-tard” (IPA /ˈkʊst̪ˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does custard have a plural?
No plural form is given for custard in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does custard change to chustard or gcustard?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) custard becomes mo chustard (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcustard (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish word for custard?
The standard word is the borrowing custard; Ó Dónaill also notes 'uachtar uibhe' style descriptions, but custard is what speakers use.
