HeyRuaHow to say “jam” in Irish
- Irish:
- subh
- English:
- jam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “suv” /sˠuvˠ/
- Plural:
- subha (jams)
- Genitive singular:
- suibhe, na suibhe (e.g. próca suibhe, a jar of jam)
- Genitive plural:
- subh, na subh (e.g. blasanna na subh, the flavours of the jams)
What does “subh” mean?
- jam
- A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar.Also: preserve, fruit spread, conserve.
“Subh” with the article
The plural of jam in Irish is subha. Here is subh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Subh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using subh, the Irish word for jam.
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Jam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jam?
The Irish for jam is subh (pronounced “suv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is subha.
How do you pronounce subh in Irish?
Subh is said like “suv” (IPA /sˠuvˠ/).
What is the plural of jam in Irish?
The plural of subh is subha; with the article, na subha means “the jams”. The genitive plural is subh, as in blasanna na subh (the flavours of the jams).
Why does subh change to shubh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shubh. After ár (our) it stays ár subh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between subh and marmaláid?
Subh is jam made from fruits like berries, while marmaláid is marmalade, made from citrus fruit such as oranges.
Why is it 'an tsubh' with a t?
Subh is feminine, so after the article an it takes t before s: an tsubh, 'the jam'.
