HeyRuaHow to say “mixture” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumasc
- English:
- mixture, merger, compound
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cumaisc, to mix (ag cumasc, mixing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-usk” /ˈkʊmˠəsˠk/
- Plural:
- cumaisc (mixtures)
- Genitive singular:
- cumaisc, an chumaisc (e.g. téarmaí an chumaisc, the terms of the merger)
- Genitive plural:
- cumasc, na gcumasc (e.g. líon na gcumasc, the number of mergers)
What does “cumasc” mean?
“Cumasc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mixture
- A blend of different things put together; also the verbal noun of cumaisc, the act of mixing or blending.Also: blend, mixing, blending, admixture.
2 other meanings: merger or compound
- 2merger
- The joining of two or more companies or organisations into one.Also: amalgamation, union.
- 3compound
- A substance or thing made by combining several elements or parts.Also: composite, conglomerate.
Other Irish words for mixture: meascán (mixture)
“Cumasc” as a verbal noun
After ag, cumasc means mixing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cumaisc (to mix). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cumasc” with the article
The plural of mixture in Irish is cumaisc. Here is cumasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cumasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumasc, the Irish word for mixture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mixture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mixture?
The Irish for mixture is cumasc (pronounced “KUM-usk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cumaisc. Depending on context it can also mean merger or compound.
How do you pronounce cumasc in Irish?
Cumasc is said like “KUM-usk” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠəsˠk/).
What is the plural of mixture in Irish?
The plural of cumasc is cumaisc; with the article, na cumaisc means “the mixtures”. The genitive plural is cumasc, as in líon na gcumasc (the number of mergers).
Does cumasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cumasc can mean mixture, merger or compound, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cumasc change to chumasc or gcumasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumasc becomes mo chumasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cumasc and meascán?
Meascán is the everyday word for a mixture or medley, while cumasc is more formal and is used for blends, mergers and compounds, as in cumasc cuideachtaí, a merger of companies.
