HeyRuaHow to say “essence” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisint
- English:
- essence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-int” /ɛʃɪnʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eisinte, na heisinte (e.g. boladh na heisinte, the smell of the essence)
What does “eisint” mean?
- essence
- The basic, most important nature or quality of something, or a concentrated extract taken from a plant or other substance.Also: extract, core, nature.
“Eisint” with the article
Here is eisint after the article (an t-alt).
an eisint
the essence
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eisint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eisint, the Irish word for essence.
Is í sin eisint an scéil.
That is the essence of the story.
Chuir sí braon eisinte vanaile sa cháca.
She put a drop of vanilla essence in the cake.
Ní thuigeann sé eisint na faidhbe fós.
He still doesn't understand the essence of the problem.
Tá an eisint i mbuidéal beag gloine.
The essence is in a small glass bottle.
Rinne an t-údar iarracht eisint na háite a ghabháil.
The author tried to capture the essence of the place.
Bhí boladh láidir ón eisint sa chistin.
There was a strong smell from the essence in the kitchen.
Is í an tsaoirse eisint an dáin seo.
Freedom is the essence of this poem.
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Essence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for essence?
The Irish for essence is eisint (pronounced “ESH-int”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eisint in Irish?
Eisint is said like “ESH-int” (IPA /ɛʃɪnʲtʲ/).
Does eisint have a plural?
No plural form is given for eisint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eisint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eisint (the essence), a heisint (her essence), a n-eisint (their essence).
Is there a more everyday word for 'essence' in Irish?
In everyday speech people often say 'croí an scéil' or 'bunús an scéil' for the heart or essence of a matter; 'eisint' is more formal or technical.
