HeyRuaHow to say “glycerine” in Irish
- Irish:
- glicrín
- English:
- glycerine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIK-reen” /ˈɟlʲɪkʲɾʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- glicrín, an ghlicrín (e.g. buidéal glicrín, a bottle of glycerine)
What does “glicrín” mean?
- glycerine
- A thick, sweet, colourless liquid used in medicines, soaps, cosmetics and cooking.Also: glycerin, glycerol.
“Glicrín” with the article
Here is glicrín after the article (an t-alt).
an glicrín
the glycerine
No change after an
“Glicrín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glicrín, the Irish word for glycerine.
Is leacht milis tiubh é glicrín.
Glycerine is a thick sweet liquid.
Tá glicrín sa ghallúnach seo.
There is glycerine in this soap.
Cuir braon glicrín ar do bheola.
Put a drop of glycerine on your lips.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal glicrín sa chógaslann.
I bought a bottle of glycerine in the pharmacy.
Úsáidtear an glicrín i ndéanamh cácaí.
Glycerine is used in making cakes.
Measc an glicrín leis an uisce.
Mix the glycerine with the water.
Tá blas milis ar ghlicrín.
Glycerine has a sweet taste.
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Glycerine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glycerine?
The Irish for glycerine is glicrín (pronounced “GLIK-reen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glicrín in Irish?
Glicrín is said like “GLIK-reen” (IPA /ˈɟlʲɪkʲɾʲiːnʲ/).
Does glicrín have a plural?
No plural form is given for glicrín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glicrín change to ghlicrín or nglicrín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glicrín becomes mo ghlicrín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglicrín (eclipsis).
Is 'glicrín' the same as glycerol?
Yes, 'glicrín' is the everyday name; chemists may also say glycerol, but 'glicrín' covers both in general use.
