HeyRuaHow to say “margarine” in Irish
- Irish:
- buíoc
- English:
- margarine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BWEE-uk” /ˈbˠiːəkˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- buíc, an bhuíc (e.g. tobán buíc, a tub of margarine)
What does “buíoc” mean?
- margarine
- A yellow spread made from vegetable oils, used instead of butter.Also: marge, butter substitute, spread.
Other Irish words for margarine: margairín (margarine)
“Buíoc” with the article
Here is buíoc after the article (an t-alt).
an buíoc
the margarine
No change after an
“Buíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buíoc, the Irish word for margarine.
Cuir buíoc ar an arán, le do thoil.
Put margarine on the bread, please.
Is fearr liom im ná buíoc.
I prefer butter to margarine.
Tá an buíoc sa chuisneoir.
The margarine is in the fridge.
Cheannaigh mé bosca buíc sa siopa.
I bought a tub of margarine in the shop.
Níl aon bhuíoc fágtha againn.
We have no margarine left.
Úsáideann sí buíoc nuair a bhíonn sí ag bácáil.
She uses margarine when she is baking.
Tá blas aisteach ar an mbuíoc seo.
This margarine has a strange taste.
Other nouns in Irish
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Margarine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for margarine?
The Irish for margarine is buíoc (pronounced “BWEE-uk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce buíoc in Irish?
Buíoc is said like “BWEE-uk” (IPA /ˈbˠiːəkˠ/).
Does buíoc have a plural?
No plural form is given for buíoc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buíoc change to bhuíoc or mbuíoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buíoc becomes mo bhuíoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuíoc (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for margarine?
Yes, the borrowing 'margairín' is also found, but 'buíoc' is the standard dictionary term, formed from 'buí' (yellow).
