HeyRuaHow to say “mustard” in Irish
- Irish:
- mustard
- English:
- mustard, mustard plant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUS-turd” /ˈmˠʊsˠt̪ˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mustaird, an mhustaird (e.g. crúsca mustaird, a jar of mustard)
What does “mustard” mean?
“Mustard” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mustard
- A hot yellow or brown paste or powder made from the seeds of the mustard plant, eaten with meat and other food.Also: mustard sauce, mustard powder.
1 other meaning: mustard plant
- 2mustard plant
- The plant whose seeds are used to make mustard.Also: mustard seed.
“Mustard” with the article
Here is mustard after the article (an t-alt).
“Mustard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mustard, the Irish word for mustard.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mustard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mustard?
The Irish for mustard is mustard (pronounced “MUS-turd”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mustard plant.
How do you pronounce mustard in Irish?
Mustard is said like “MUS-turd” (IPA /ˈmˠʊsˠt̪ˠəɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does mustard have a plural?
No plural form is given for mustard in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mustard have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mustard can mean mustard or mustard plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mustard change to mhustard?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhustard. After ár (our) it stays ár mustard, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'a grain of mustard seed' as in the Bible?
The biblical phrase is 'gráinne de shíol mustaird', using the genitive 'mustaird' after 'síol'.
