HeyRuaHow to say “froth” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúrán
- English:
- froth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-rawn” /ˈkuːɾˠɑːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cúráin, an chúráin (e.g. barr an chúráin, the top of the froth)
What does “cúrán” mean?
- froth
- A light mass of small bubbles that forms on top of a liquid, such as milk, beer or the sea.Also: foam, spume, scum.
Other Irish words for froth: cúr (foam)
“Cúrán” with the article
Here is cúrán after the article (an t-alt).
an cúrán
the froth
No change after an
“Cúrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúrán, the Irish word for froth.
Bhí cúrán bán ar bharr na dtonnta.
There was white foam on top of the waves.
Bain an cúrán den bhainne sula n-ólann tú é.
Take the froth off the milk before you drink it.
Is maith liom cúrán ar mo chaife.
I like froth on my coffee.
Bhí an cúrán ag éirí sa phota.
The froth was rising in the pot.
Tháinig cúrán ar bhéal an chapaill.
Foam came on the horse's mouth.
Bhí blas milis ar an gcúrán.
The froth tasted sweet.
Bhí cúrán tiubh ar bharr an phionta.
There was thick froth on top of the pint.
Other nouns in Irish
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Froth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for froth?
The Irish for froth is cúrán (pronounced “KOO-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cúrán in Irish?
Cúrán is said like “KOO-rawn” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠɑːnˠ/).
Does cúrán have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúrán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cúrán change to chúrán or gcúrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúrán becomes mo chúrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúrán (eclipsis).
How is 'cúrán' different from 'cúr'?
Both mean froth or foam; 'cúrán' is the diminutive-type form and is often used for froth on milk or drink, while 'cúr' is used widely for sea foam too.
