HeyRuaHow to say “jelly” in Irish
- Irish:
- glóthán
- English:
- jelly, spawn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOH-hawn” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːhaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glótháin, an ghlótháin (e.g. blas an ghlótháin, the taste of the jelly)
What does “glóthán” mean?
“Glóthán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jelly
- A soft, wobbly substance that sets from a liquid, such as the sweet dessert made with gelatine.Also: gel, gelatinous substance.
1 other meaning: spawn
- 2spawn
- A jelly-like mass of eggs, especially frogspawn.Also: frogspawn, jelly-like mass.
Other Irish words for jelly: glóthach (jelly)
“Glóthán” with the article
Here is glóthán after the article (an t-alt).
“Glóthán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glóthán, the Irish word for jelly.
Other nouns in Irish
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Jelly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jelly?
The Irish for jelly is glóthán (pronounced “GLOH-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean spawn.
How do you pronounce glóthán in Irish?
Glóthán is said like “GLOH-hawn” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠoːhaːnˠ/).
Does glóthán have a plural?
No plural form is given for glóthán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does glóthán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glóthán can mean jelly or spawn, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glóthán change to ghlóthán or nglóthán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glóthán becomes mo ghlóthán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglóthán (eclipsis).
Is 'glóthán' the same as 'subh'?
No: 'subh' is jam spread on bread, while 'glóthán' is set jelly, the dessert or a jelly-like substance.
