HeyRuaHow to say “liqueur” in Irish
- Irish:
- licéar
- English:
- liqueur
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIK-ayr” /ˈlʲɪceːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- licéir (liqueurs)
- Genitive singular:
- licéir, an licéir (e.g. buidéal licéir, a bottle of liqueur)
- Genitive plural:
- licéar, na licéar (e.g. buidéil na licéar, the bottles of the liqueurs)
What does “licéar” mean?
- liqueur
- A strong, sweet alcoholic drink, often flavoured with fruit, herbs or spices, usually drunk in small amounts after a meal.Also: cordial, after-dinner drink.
“Licéar” with the article
The plural of liqueur in Irish is licéir. Here is licéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an licéar
the liqueur
No change after an
na licéir
the liqueurs
Plural: no change after na
“Licéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using licéar, the Irish word for liqueur.
Ar mhaith leat licéar tar éis an dinnéir?
Would you like a liqueur after dinner?
Bhí an licéar an-mhilis ar fad.
The liqueur was very sweet indeed.
Cheannaigh sí buidéal licéir san aerfort.
She bought a bottle of liqueur at the airport.
Tá a lán licéir éagsúla ar an mbiachlár.
There are lots of different liqueurs on the menu.
Chuir mé braon licéir sa chaife.
I put a drop of liqueur in the coffee.
Is maith le m'athair licéar beag roimh dhul a chodladh.
My father likes a small liqueur before bed.
Bíonn blas oráistí ar an licéar seo.
This liqueur has an orange flavour.
Other nouns in Irish
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Liqueur in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liqueur?
The Irish for liqueur is licéar (pronounced “LIK-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is licéir.
How do you pronounce licéar in Irish?
Licéar is said like “LIK-ayr” (IPA /ˈlʲɪceːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of liqueur in Irish?
The plural of licéar is licéir; with the article, na licéir means “the liqueurs”. The genitive plural is licéar, as in buidéil na licéar (the bottles of the liqueurs).
Is 'licéar' the same as 'biotáille'?
No. 'Licéar' is a sweet flavoured liqueur, while 'biotáille' means spirits in general, such as whiskey or vodka.
