HeyRuaHow to say “omelette” in Irish
- Irish:
- uibheagán
- English:
- omelette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-uh-gawn” /ˈɪvʲəɡɑːn/
- Plural:
- uibheagáin (omelettes)
- Genitive singular:
- uibheagáin, an uibheagáin (e.g. blas an uibheagáin, the taste of the omelette)
- Genitive plural:
- uibheagán, na n-uibheagán (e.g. oideas na n-uibheagán, the recipe for the omelettes)
What does “uibheagán” mean?
- omelette
- A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling.Also: omelet, egg dish.
“Uibheagán” with the article
The plural of omelette in Irish is uibheagáin. Here is uibheagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uibheagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uibheagán, the Irish word for omelette.
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Omelette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for omelette?
The Irish for omelette is uibheagán (pronounced “IV-uh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uibheagáin.
How do you pronounce uibheagán in Irish?
Uibheagán is said like “IV-uh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɪvʲəɡɑːn/).
What is the plural of omelette in Irish?
The plural of uibheagán is uibheagáin; with the article, na huibheagáin means “the omelettes”. The genitive plural is uibheagán, as in oideas na n-uibheagán (the recipe for the omelettes).
Why does uibheagán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uibheagán (the omelette), a huibheagán (her omelette), a n-uibheagán (their omelette), na huibheagáin (the omelettes).
How is 'uibheagán' related to 'ubh'?
It is built on 'ubh' (egg), so 'uibheagán' is literally an egg dish; 'ubh fhriochta' is a fried egg, not an omelette.
