HeyRuaHow to say “nectarine” in Irish
- Irish:
- neachtairín
- English:
- nectarine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAKH-tuh-reen” /ˈnʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neachtairíní (nectarines)
- Genitive singular:
- neachtairín, an neachtairín (e.g. blas an neachtairín, the taste of the nectarine)
- Genitive plural:
- neachtairíní, na neachtairíní (e.g. blas na neachtairíní, the taste of the nectarines)
What does “neachtairín” mean?
- nectarine
- A smooth-skinned fruit like a peach, with juicy yellow or white flesh and a stone in the middle.Also: nectarine fruit.
“Neachtairín” with the article
The plural of nectarine in Irish is neachtairíní. Here is neachtairín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neachtairín
the nectarine
No change after an
na neachtairíní
the nectarines
Plural: no change after na
“Neachtairín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neachtairín, the Irish word for nectarine.
Cheannaigh mé neachtairín sa siopa inniu.
I bought a nectarine in the shop today.
Tá an neachtairín seo an-aibí ar fad.
This nectarine is really ripe.
Is maith liom neachtairíní níos mó ná péitseoga.
I like nectarines more than peaches.
Ith do neachtairín sula mbeidh sé lofa.
Eat your nectarine before it goes rotten.
Bhí sú an neachtairín ar fud mo lámh.
The nectarine juice was all over my hands.
Chuir sí neachtairíní sa bhosca lóin.
She put nectarines in the lunch box.
Tá cloch chrua i lár gach neachtairín.
There is a hard stone in the middle of every nectarine.
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Nectarine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nectarine?
The Irish for nectarine is neachtairín (pronounced “NAKH-tuh-reen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neachtairíní.
How do you pronounce neachtairín in Irish?
Neachtairín is said like “NAKH-tuh-reen” (IPA /ˈnʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of nectarine in Irish?
The plural of neachtairín is neachtairíní; with the article, na neachtairíní means “the nectarines”. The genitive plural is neachtairíní, as in blas na neachtairíní (the taste of the nectarines).
Is a neachtairín the same as a peach?
No. A peach is 'péitseog' and has fuzzy skin, while a 'neachtairín' is a smooth-skinned variety of the same fruit.
