HeyRuaHow to say “juice” in Irish
- Irish:
- súlach
- English:
- juice, gravy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-lukh” /ˈsˠuːl̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- súlaigh, an tsúlaigh (e.g. blas an tsúlaigh, the taste of the juice)
What does “súlach” mean?
“Súlach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- juice
- The liquid that comes out of fruit, vegetables or other substances.Also: sap, liquid.
“Súlach” with the article
Here is súlach after the article (an t-alt).
“Súlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using súlach, the Irish word for juice.
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Juice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for juice?
The Irish for juice is súlach (pronounced “SOO-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gravy.
How do you pronounce súlach in Irish?
Súlach is said like “SOO-lukh” (IPA /ˈsˠuːl̪ˠəx/).
Does súlach have a plural?
No plural form is given for súlach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does súlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Súlach can mean juice or gravy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does súlach change to shúlach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shúlach. After ár (our) it stays ár súlach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between súlach and sú?
Sú is the usual word for a fruit juice drink, as in sú oráiste, while súlach often means meat juices or gravy, though it can also mean juice generally.
