HeyRuaHow to say “marmalade” in Irish
- Irish:
- marmaláid
- English:
- marmalade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-mah-lawj” /ˈmˠaɾˠəmˠəˌl̪ˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- marmaláidí (marmalades)
- Genitive singular:
- marmaláide, na marmaláide (e.g. próca marmaláide, a jar of marmalade)
- Genitive plural:
- marmaláidí, na marmaláidí (e.g. blas na marmaláidí, the taste of the marmalades)
What does “marmaláid” mean?
- marmalade
- A sweet spread made from oranges or other citrus fruit, usually eaten on toast.Also: orange marmalade, citrus jam.
“Marmaláid” with the article
The plural of marmalade in Irish is marmaláidí. Here is marmaláid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Marmaláid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marmaláid, the Irish word for marmalade.
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Marmalade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marmalade?
The Irish for marmalade is marmaláid (pronounced “MAR-uh-mah-lawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is marmaláidí.
How do you pronounce marmaláid in Irish?
Marmaláid is said like “MAR-uh-mah-lawj” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠəmˠəˌl̪ˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of marmalade in Irish?
The plural of marmaláid is marmaláidí; with the article, na marmaláidí means “the marmalades”. The genitive plural is marmaláidí, as in blas na marmaláidí (the taste of the marmalades).
Why does marmaláid change to mharmaláid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharmaláid. After ár (our) it stays ár marmaláid, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between marmaláid and subh?
Marmaláid is made from citrus fruit such as oranges, while subh is jam made from other fruit, for example subh sútha talún, strawberry jam.
