HeyRuaHow to say “limewater” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoluisce
- English:
- limewater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EEL-ish-kyeh” /ˈiːlˌɪʃcə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aoluisce, an aoluisce (e.g. tástáil an aoluisce, the limewater test)
What does “aoluisce” mean?
- limewater
- A clear solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used in chemistry to test for carbon dioxide.Also: lime water, calcium hydroxide solution.
“Aoluisce” with the article
Here is aoluisce after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aoluisce
the limewater
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aoluisce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoluisce, the Irish word for limewater.
Éiríonn aoluisce bánscamallach le dé-ocsaíd charbóin.
Limewater turns milky with carbon dioxide.
Doirt an t-aoluisce isteach sa triaileadán.
Pour the limewater into the test tube.
Séid isteach san aoluisce le sop.
Blow into the limewater with a straw.
Tá buidéal aoluisce ar an tseilf.
There is a bottle of limewater on the shelf.
D'athraigh dath an aoluisce go tapa.
The colour of the limewater changed quickly.
Úsáidimid aoluisce sa tsaotharlann.
We use limewater in the laboratory.
Bhí an t-aoluisce glan ar dtús.
The limewater was clear at first.
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Limewater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for limewater?
The Irish for limewater is aoluisce (pronounced “EEL-ish-kyeh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aoluisce in Irish?
Aoluisce is said like “EEL-ish-kyeh” (IPA /ˈiːlˌɪʃcə/).
Does aoluisce have a plural?
No plural form is given for aoluisce in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aoluisce sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aoluisce (the limewater), a haoluisce (her limewater), a n-aoluisce (their limewater).
How is 'aoluisce' formed?
It is a compound of 'aol' (lime) and 'uisce' (water), so it takes the same forms as 'uisce', for example 'an t-aoluisce'.
