HeyRuaHow to say “kerosene” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirisín
- English:
- kerosene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KER-ish-een” /ˈcɛɾʲɪʃiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ceirisín, an cheirisín (e.g. boladh an cheirisín, the smell of the kerosene)
What does “ceirisín” mean?
- kerosene
- A thin oil made from petroleum, burned in lamps, heaters and some engines.Also: paraffin, paraffin oil, lamp oil.
“Ceirisín” with the article
Here is ceirisín after the article (an t-alt).
an ceirisín
the kerosene
No change after an
“Ceirisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirisín, the Irish word for kerosene.
Tá an lampa ag rith as ceirisín.
The lamp is running out of kerosene.
Cheannaigh sé canna ceirisín sa siopa.
He bought a can of kerosene in the shop.
Bhí boladh láidir ceirisín sa seomra.
There was a strong smell of kerosene in the room.
Coinnigh an ceirisín i bhfad ó na páistí.
Keep the kerosene well away from the children.
Bhíodh lampaí ceirisín i ngach teach fadó.
Every house used to have kerosene lamps long ago.
Doirt sí ceirisín isteach sa téitheoir.
She poured kerosene into the heater.
Is breosla inlasta é ceirisín.
Kerosene is a flammable fuel.
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Kerosene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kerosene?
The Irish for kerosene is ceirisín (pronounced “KER-ish-een”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ceirisín in Irish?
Ceirisín is said like “KER-ish-een” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲɪʃiːnʲ/).
Does ceirisín have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceirisín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceirisín change to cheirisín or gceirisín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirisín becomes mo cheirisín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirisín (eclipsis).
Is 'ceirisín' the same as 'pairifín'?
In everyday Irish use both can refer to lamp oil, as 'paraffin' does in Ireland and Britain, but 'pairifín' can also mean paraffin wax, while 'ceirisín' is only the oil.
