HeyRuaHow to say “marinade” in Irish
- Irish:
- maranáid
- English:
- marinade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-nawj” /ˈmˠaɾˠənˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- maranáidí (marinades)
- Genitive singular:
- maranáide, na maranáide (e.g. blas na maranáide, the taste of the marinade)
- Genitive plural:
- maranáidí, na maranáidí (e.g. oideas maranáidí, a recipe for marinades)
What does “maranáid” mean?
- marinade
- A seasoned liquid in which meat, fish or vegetables are soaked before cooking to add flavour or make them tender.Also: marinating sauce, steeping liquid.
“Maranáid” with the article
The plural of marinade in Irish is maranáidí. Here is maranáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maranáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maranáid, the Irish word for marinade.
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Marinade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marinade?
The Irish for marinade is maranáid (pronounced “MAR-uh-nawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is maranáidí.
How do you pronounce maranáid in Irish?
Maranáid is said like “MAR-uh-nawj” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠənˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of marinade in Irish?
The plural of maranáid is maranáidí; with the article, na maranáidí means “the marinades”. The genitive plural is maranáidí, as in oideas maranáidí (a recipe for marinades).
Why does maranáid change to mharanáid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharanáid. After ár (our) it stays ár maranáid, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is there a verb for marinating in Irish?
Yes, the verb 'maranáidigh' means to marinate, for example 'maranáidigh an t-iasc' (marinate the fish).
