HeyRuaHow to say “low fire” in Irish
- Irish:
- lagthine
- English:
- low fire
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAG-hin-yuh” /ˈl̪ˠaɡˌhɪnʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lagthinte (low fires)
- Genitive singular:
- lagthine, na lagthine (e.g. teas na lagthine, the heat of the low fire)
- Genitive plural:
- lagthinte, na lagthinte (e.g. teas na lagthinte, the heat of the low fires)
What does “lagthine” mean?
- low fire
- A weak or low fire, especially a gentle heat used for cooking slowly.Also: low heat, gentle heat, slow fire, simmer.
“Lagthine” with the article
The plural of low fire in Irish is lagthinte. Here is lagthine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lagthine
the low fire
No change after an
na lagthinte
the low fires
Plural: no change after na
“Lagthine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lagthine, the Irish word for low fire.
Fág an pota ar lagthine ar feadh uair an chloig.
Leave the pot on a low heat for an hour.
Cócaráil an t-anraith ar lagthine.
Cook the soup on a low heat.
Bhí an lagthine ag dó go mall sa teallach.
The low fire was burning slowly in the hearth.
Cuir an lagthine faoin sáspan.
Put the low heat under the saucepan.
Is fearr an fheoil seo a bhruith ar lagthine.
This meat is best simmered on a low heat.
Ní raibh ach lagthine sa tine anocht.
There was only a weak fire in the grate tonight.
Coinnigh an t-iasc ar lagthine go fóill.
Keep the fish on a low heat for now.
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Low fire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for low fire?
The Irish for low fire is lagthine (pronounced “LAG-hin-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lagthinte.
How do you pronounce lagthine in Irish?
Lagthine is said like “LAG-hin-yuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaɡˌhɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of low fire in Irish?
The plural of lagthine is lagthinte; with the article, na lagthinte means “the low fires”. The genitive plural is lagthinte, as in teas na lagthinte (the heat of the low fires).
How do I say 'simmer on a low heat' in Irish?
Use 'ar lagthine', for example 'Bruith ar lagthine é', meaning 'Simmer it on a low heat'.
