HeyRuaHow to say “juice” in Irish
- Irish:
- sú
- English:
- juice, sap, soup, vigour
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- súigh, to absorb (ag sú, absorbing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “soo” /sˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- súite, an tsúite (e.g. blas an tsúite, the taste of the juice)
What does “sú” mean?
“Sú” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- juice
- The liquid that comes from fruit, vegetables or meat.Also: fruit juice, liquid.
3 other meanings: sap or soup or vigour
“Sú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sú means absorbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb súigh (to absorb). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sú” with the article
Here is sú after the article (an t-alt).
“Sú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sú, the Irish word for juice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Juice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for juice?
The Irish for juice is sú (pronounced “soo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sap or soup or vigour.
How do you pronounce sú in Irish?
Sú is said like “soo” (IPA /sˠuː/).
Does sú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sú can mean juice, sap, soup or vigour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sú change to shú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shú. After ár (our) it stays ár sú, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is this the same word as 'sú' in 'sú talún' (strawberry)?
No, 'sú talún' and 'sú craobh' use a different noun 'sú' meaning berry, with plural 'súnna'. This 'sú' means juice, sap or soup and has genitive 'súite'.
What is the difference between 'sú' and 'anraith'?
'Anraith' is the usual word for soup, while 'sú' is mainly juice but can mean a broth, as in 'sú circe'.
