HeyRuaHow to say “gypsum” in Irish
- Irish:
- gipseam
- English:
- gypsum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIP-shum” /ˈɟɪpʃəm/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gipsim, an ghipsim (e.g. púdar an ghipsim, the gypsum powder)
What does “gipseam” mean?
- gypsum
- A soft white or grey mineral (calcium sulphate) used to make plaster and as a fertiliser.Also: calcium sulphate, plaster stone.
“Gipseam” with the article
Here is gipseam after the article (an t-alt).
an gipseam
the gypsum
No change after an
“Gipseam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gipseam, the Irish word for gypsum.
Is mianra bog é gipseam.
Gypsum is a soft mineral.
Déantar plástar as gipseam.
Plaster is made from gypsum.
Tá an gipseam bán agus éadrom.
The gypsum is white and light.
Bhí mianach gipsim sa cheantar sin fadó.
There was a gypsum mine in that area long ago.
Cuireann feirmeoirí gipseam ar an talamh uaireanta.
Farmers sometimes put gypsum on the land.
Tá cúpla píosa gipsim i mo bhailiúchán.
There are a few pieces of gypsum in my collection.
Fuarthas criostail ghipsim san uaimh.
Gypsum crystals were found in the cave.
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Gypsum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gypsum?
The Irish for gypsum is gipseam (pronounced “GIP-shum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gipseam in Irish?
Gipseam is said like “GIP-shum” (IPA /ˈɟɪpʃəm/).
Does gipseam have a plural?
No plural form is given for gipseam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gipseam change to ghipseam or ngipseam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gipseam becomes mo ghipseam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngipseam (eclipsis).
Is 'gipseam' the same as plaster?
No: 'gipseam' is the raw mineral, while 'plástar' is the building material made from it, as in 'plástar Pháras' (plaster of Paris).
