HeyRuaHow to say “dessert” in Irish
- Irish:
- milseog
- English:
- dessert, sweet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-shohg” /ˈmʲɪlʲʃoːɡ/
- Plural:
- milseoga (desserts)
- Genitive singular:
- milseoige, na milseoige (e.g. blas na milseoige, the taste of the dessert)
- Genitive plural:
- milseog, na milseog (e.g. roghnú na milseog, the choice of desserts)
What does “milseog” mean?
“Milseog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dessert
- A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.Also: sweet, pudding, sweet course.
1 other meaning: sweet
- 2sweet
- A sweet or sweetmeat, a small piece of confectionery.Also: sweetmeat, confection.
Other Irish words for dessert: maróg (pudding)
“Milseog” with the article
The plural of dessert in Irish is milseoga. Here is milseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Milseog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using milseog, the Irish word for dessert.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dessert in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dessert?
The Irish for dessert is milseog (pronounced “MIL-shohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is milseoga. Depending on context it can also mean sweet.
How do you pronounce milseog in Irish?
Milseog is said like “MIL-shohg” (IPA /ˈmʲɪlʲʃoːɡ/).
What is the plural of dessert in Irish?
The plural of milseog is milseoga; with the article, na milseoga means “the desserts”. The genitive plural is milseog, as in roghnú na milseog (the choice of desserts).
Does milseog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Milseog can mean dessert or sweet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does milseog change to mhilseog?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhilseog. After ár (our) it stays ár milseog, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between milseog and milseán?
Milseog is usually a dessert course after a meal, while milseán is a sweet or piece of candy.
How do I say 'for dessert'?
Say 'don mhilseog' or 'mar mhilseog', for example: Bhí cáca againn mar mhilseog.
