HeyRuaHow to say “extract” in Irish
- Irish:
- úscra
- English:
- extract, essence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OOS-kruh” /ˈuːskɾə/
- Plural:
- úscraí (extracts)
- Genitive singular:
- úscra, an úscra (e.g. buidéal úscra, a bottle of extract)
- Genitive plural:
- úscraí, na n-úscraí (e.g. blas na n-úscraí, the taste of the extracts)
What does “úscra” mean?
“Úscra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- extract
- A concentrated substance obtained from something by pressing, boiling or chemical treatment.Also: essence, concentrate.
1 other meaning: essence
- 2essence
- The concentrated essential part or flavour of something, such as a flavouring used in cooking.Also: flavouring, extract.
“Úscra” with the article
The plural of extract in Irish is úscraí. Here is úscra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Úscra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úscra, the Irish word for extract.
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Extract in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extract?
The Irish for extract is úscra (pronounced “OOS-kruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is úscraí. Depending on context it can also mean essence.
How do you pronounce úscra in Irish?
Úscra is said like “OOS-kruh” (IPA /ˈuːskɾə/).
What is the plural of extract in Irish?
The plural of úscra is úscraí; with the article, na húscraí means “the extracts”. The genitive plural is úscraí, as in blas na n-úscraí (the taste of the extracts).
Does úscra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úscra can mean extract or essence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does úscra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-úscra (the extract), a húscra (her extract), a n-úscra (their extract), na húscraí (the extracts).
Is 'úscra' the same as 'sú'?
No. 'Sú' is juice, while 'úscra' is a concentrated extract or essence, such as 'úscra fanaile' (vanilla extract).
