Jelly in Irish (Glóthach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for jelly?

The Irish for jelly is glóthach (pronounced “GLOH-hukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is glóthacha. Depending on context it can also mean gel or slime.

Q: What is the plural of jelly in Irish?

The plural of glóthach is glóthacha; with the article, na glóthacha means “the jellies”. The genitive plural is glóthach, as in dathanna na nglóthach (the colours of the jellies).

Q: Does glóthach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glóthach can mean jelly, gel or slime, depending on context; the first is the most common. Glóthach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning gelatinous.

How to say “jelly” in Irish

Irish:: glóthach
English:: jelly, gel, slime
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GLOH-hukh” /ˈɡl̪ˠoːhəx/

Various forms

Plural:: glóthacha (jellies)
Genitive singular:: glóthaí, na glóthaí (e.g. blas na glóthaí, the taste of the jelly)
Genitive plural:: glóthach, na nglóthach (e.g. dathanna na nglóthach, the colours of the jellies)

What does “glóthach” mean?

“Glóthach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

jelly: A soft, wobbly, semi-solid substance, such as the sweet dessert made with gelatine.Also: jello, gelatine dessert.

2 other meanings: gel or slime

2gel: A thick, jelly-like substance used in products such as hair gel or in science.Also: hair gel.
3slime: A soft, sticky mass produced by animals, such as the jelly around frog spawn.Also: spawn jelly, animal slime.

Other Irish words for jelly: glóthán (jelly)

Other entries for “glóthach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

glóthachgelatinous · adjective

“Glóthach” with the article

The plural of jelly in Irish is glóthacha. Here is glóthach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghlóthach

the jelly

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na glóthacha

the jellies

Plural: no change after na

“Glóthach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glóthach, the Irish word for jelly.

Ba mhaith liom glóthach agus uachtar reoite.

I'd like jelly and ice cream.

Tá an ghlóthach sa chuisneoir fós.

The jelly is still in the fridge.

Rinne mé glóthacha dearga don chóisir.

I made red jellies for the party.

Thit an ghlóthach de mo spúnóg.

The jelly fell off my spoon.

Chuir sé glóthach ina chuid gruaige.

He put gel in his hair.

Bhí glóthach fhroig sa lochán.

There was frog spawn in the pond.

Níl an ghlóthach crua go fóill.

The jelly hasn't set yet.

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Jelly in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for jelly?

The Irish for jelly is glóthach (pronounced “GLOH-hukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is glóthacha. Depending on context it can also mean gel or slime.

How do you pronounce glóthach in Irish?

Glóthach is said like “GLOH-hukh” (IPA /ˈɡl̪ˠoːhəx/).

What is the plural of jelly in Irish?

The plural of glóthach is glóthacha; with the article, na glóthacha means “the jellies”. The genitive plural is glóthach, as in dathanna na nglóthach (the colours of the jellies).

Does glóthach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glóthach can mean jelly, gel or slime, depending on context; the first is the most common. Glóthach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning gelatinous.

Why does glóthach change to ghlóthach or nglóthach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glóthach becomes mo ghlóthach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglóthach (eclipsis).

Is 'glóthach' the same as 'subh'?

No: 'glóthach' is jelly in the sense of a set dessert or gel, while 'subh' is jam for spreading on bread.

Jelly in Irish (Glóthach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage