Mixture in Irish (Meascán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mixture?

The Irish for mixture is meascán (pronounced “MAS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meascáin. Depending on context it can also mean jumble or mass.

Q: What is the plural of mixture in Irish?

The plural of meascán is meascáin; with the article, na meascáin means “the mixtures”. The genitive plural is meascán, as in comhábhair na meascán (the ingredients of the mixtures).

Q: Does meascán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meascán can mean mixture, jumble or mass, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mixture” in Irish

Irish:: meascán
English:: mixture, jumble, mass
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MAS-kawn” /ˈmʲaskɑːn/

Various forms

Plural:: meascáin (mixtures)
Genitive singular:: meascáin, an mheascáin (e.g. blas an mheascáin, the taste of the mixture)
Genitive plural:: meascán, na meascán (e.g. comhábhair na meascán, the ingredients of the mixtures)

What does “meascán” mean?

“Meascán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mixture: A combination of different things mixed together.Also: mix, blend, assortment, medley.

2 other meanings: jumble or mass

2jumble: A confused or untidy mass of things; a muddle.Also: muddle, confusion, mess.
3mass: A lump or mass of something gathered together.Also: lump.

“Meascán” with the article

The plural of mixture in Irish is meascáin. Here is meascán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an meascán

the mixture

No change after an

na meascáin

the mixtures

Plural: no change after na

“Meascán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using meascán, the Irish word for mixture.

Is meascán aisteach é seo.

This is a strange mixture.

Cuir an meascán san oigheann ar feadh uair an chloig.

Put the mixture in the oven for an hour.

Bhí meascán mearaí orm ar maidin.

I was totally confused this morning.

Corraigh an meascán go maith le spúnóg.

Stir the mixture well with a spoon.

Tá dath an mheascáin ródhorcha.

The colour of the mixture is too dark.

Rinne siad meascáin éagsúla de shúnna torthaí.

They made various blends of fruit juices.

Bhí meascán daoine ag an gceolchoirm aréir.

There was a mix of people at the concert last night.

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Mixture in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mixture?

The Irish for mixture is meascán (pronounced “MAS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meascáin. Depending on context it can also mean jumble or mass.

How do you pronounce meascán in Irish?

Meascán is said like “MAS-kawn” (IPA /ˈmʲaskɑːn/).

What is the plural of mixture in Irish?

The plural of meascán is meascáin; with the article, na meascáin means “the mixtures”. The genitive plural is meascán, as in comhábhair na meascán (the ingredients of the mixtures).

Does meascán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Meascán can mean mixture, jumble or mass, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does meascán change to mheascán?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheascán. After ár (our) it stays ár meascán, because m does not take eclipsis.

What does 'meascán mearaí' mean?

'Meascán mearaí' means confusion or bewilderment, as in 'Tá meascán mearaí orm', I am confused.

How is 'meascán' related to 'i measc'?

Both come from the root of 'measc', to mix; 'i measc' means among, while 'meascán' is a mixture.

Mixture in Irish (Meascán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage