HeyRuaHow to say “mayonnaise” in Irish
- Irish:
- maonáis
- English:
- mayonnaise
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWAY-nawsh” /ˈmˠeːnˠaːʃ/
- Plural:
- maonáisí (mayonnaises)
- Genitive singular:
- maonáise, na maonáise (e.g. crúsca maonáise, a jar of mayonnaise)
- Genitive plural:
- maonáisí, na maonáisí (e.g. blas na maonáisí éagsúla, the taste of the various mayonnaises)
What does “maonáis” mean?
- mayonnaise
- A thick cold creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil and vinegar or lemon juice, used on salads and sandwiches.Also: Mayo, salad dressing, sauce.
“Maonáis” with the article
The plural of mayonnaise in Irish is maonáisí. Here is maonáis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maonáis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maonáis, the Irish word for mayonnaise.
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Mayonnaise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mayonnaise?
The Irish for mayonnaise is maonáis (pronounced “MWAY-nawsh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is maonáisí.
How do you pronounce maonáis in Irish?
Maonáis is said like “MWAY-nawsh” (IPA /ˈmˠeːnˠaːʃ/).
What is the plural of mayonnaise in Irish?
The plural of maonáis is maonáisí; with the article, na maonáisí means “the mayonnaises”. The genitive plural is maonáisí, as in blas na maonáisí éagsúla (the taste of the various mayonnaises).
Why does maonáis change to mhaonáis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaonáis. After ár (our) it stays ár maonáis, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is there a short informal word for mayonnaise in Irish like 'mayo'?
The standard word is maonáis, and it is used in all registers; there is no separate established short form.
