HeyRuaHow to say “icing” in Irish
- Irish:
- oighriú
- English:
- icing, glaciation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-roo” /ˈəiɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- oighrithe, an oighrithe (e.g. contúirt an oighrithe, the danger of icing)
What does “oighriú” mean?
“Oighriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- icing
- The formation of ice on a surface such as an aircraft or road; it is the verbal noun of the verb oighrigh (freeze, ice over).Also: freezing, ice formation, icing up.
1 other meaning: glaciation
- 2glaciation
- The covering of land by glaciers or ice sheets, or the process of becoming covered in ice.Also: glacial action, ice age effect.
“Oighriú” with the article
Here is oighriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Oighriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oighriú, the Irish word for icing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Icing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for icing?
The Irish for icing is oighriú (pronounced “EYE-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean glaciation.
How do you pronounce oighriú in Irish?
Oighriú is said like “EYE-roo” (IPA /ˈəiɾʲuː/).
Does oighriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for oighriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does oighriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oighriú can mean icing or glaciation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oighriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oighriú (the icing), a hoighriú (her icing), a n-oighriú (their icing).
Does oighriú mean icing on a cake?
No, oighriú is ice forming, as on aircraft or in glaciation. Cake icing is reoán.
