HeyRuaHow to say “ounce” in Irish
- Irish:
- uinge
- English:
- ounce, ingot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ING-guh” /ˈiŋɟə/
- Plural:
- uingí (ounces)
- Genitive singular:
- uinge, na huinge (e.g. leath uinge, half an ounce)
- Genitive plural:
- uingí, na n-uingí (e.g. meáchan na n-uingí, the weight of the ounces)
What does “uinge” mean?
“Uinge” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ounce
- A unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound, about 28 grams.Also: oz, unit of weight.
1 other meaning: ingot
- 2ingot
- A small bar or lump of precious metal, especially gold or silver.Also: bar of gold, bullion.
Other Irish words for ounce: unsa (ounce)
“Uinge” with the article
The plural of ounce in Irish is uingí. Here is uinge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uinge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uinge, the Irish word for ounce.
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Ounce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ounce?
The Irish for ounce is uinge (pronounced “ING-guh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uingí. Depending on context it can also mean ingot.
How do you pronounce uinge in Irish?
Uinge is said like “ING-guh” (IPA /ˈiŋɟə/).
What is the plural of ounce in Irish?
The plural of uinge is uingí; with the article, na huingí means “the ounces”. The genitive plural is uingí, as in meáchan na n-uingí (the weight of the ounces).
Does uinge have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uinge can mean ounce or ingot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uinge sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uinge (the ounce), a huinge (her ounce), a n-uinge (their ounce), na huingí (the ounces).
Can 'uinge' be used figuratively like English 'ounce'?
Yes, e.g. 'níl uinge céille aige', he hasn't an ounce of sense.
