HeyRuaHow to say “nutmeg” in Irish
- Irish:
- noitmig
- English:
- nutmeg
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIT-yim-ig” /ˈnɛtʲmʲəgʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- noitmigí (nutmegs)
- Genitive singular:
- noitmige, na noitmige (e.g. boladh na noitmige, the smell of the nutmeg)
- Genitive plural:
- noitmigí, na noitmigí (e.g. blas na noitmigí, the taste of the nutmegs)
What does “noitmig” mean?
- nutmeg
- The hard, fragrant seed of a tropical tree, grated and used as a spice in cooking.Also: nutmeg spice, grated nutmeg.
“Noitmig” with the article
The plural of nutmeg in Irish is noitmigí. Here is noitmig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an noitmig
the nutmeg
No change after an
na noitmigí
the nutmegs
Plural: no change after na
“Noitmig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using noitmig, the Irish word for nutmeg.
Cuir beagán noitmige ar an mbainne te.
Put a little nutmeg on the hot milk.
Is maith liom noitmig i mo chustard.
I like nutmeg in my custard.
Tá an noitmig sa chófra in aice leis an gcainéal.
The nutmeg is in the cupboard beside the cinnamon.
Ceannaigh noitmigí iomlána, tá blas níos fearr orthu.
Buy whole nutmegs, they have a better flavour.
Bhí blas láidir noitmige ar an gcíste.
The cake had a strong taste of nutmeg.
Grátáil an noitmig go mín.
Grate the nutmeg finely.
Níl aon noitmig fágtha againn.
We have no nutmeg left.
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Nutmeg in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nutmeg?
The Irish for nutmeg is noitmig (pronounced “NIT-yim-ig”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is noitmigí.
How do you pronounce noitmig in Irish?
Noitmig is said like “NIT-yim-ig” (IPA /ˈnɛtʲmʲəgʲ/).
What is the plural of nutmeg in Irish?
The plural of noitmig is noitmigí; with the article, na noitmigí means “the nutmegs”. The genitive plural is noitmigí, as in blas na noitmigí (the taste of the nutmegs).
What is the general word for spice in Irish?
The general word is 'spíosra'; 'noitmig' is one particular spice, nutmeg.
