HeyRuaHow to say “pectin” in Irish
- Irish:
- peictin
- English:
- pectin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PEK-tin” /ˈpʲɛktʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- peictine, na peictine (e.g. leibhéal na peictine, the pectin level)
What does “peictin” mean?
- pectin
- A natural substance found in fruit that makes jam and jelly set.Also: jam setting agent, gelling agent.
“Peictin” with the article
Here is peictin after the article (an t-alt).
an pheictin
the pectin
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Peictin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peictin, the Irish word for pectin.
Tá peictin i go leor torthaí.
Many fruits contain pectin.
Cuireann an pheictin an subh ag stalcadh.
The pectin makes the jam set.
Tá a lán peictine in úlla.
There is a lot of pectin in apples.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal peictine sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of pectin in the shop.
Níl go leor peictine i sútha talún.
Strawberries don't have enough pectin.
Cuir beagán peictine leis an tsubh.
Add a little pectin to the jam.
Is substaint nádúrtha í an pheictin.
Pectin is a natural substance.
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Pectin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pectin?
The Irish for pectin is peictin (pronounced “PEK-tin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce peictin in Irish?
Peictin is said like “PEK-tin” (IPA /ˈpʲɛktʲɪnʲ/).
Does peictin have a plural?
No plural form is given for peictin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does peictin change to pheictin or bpeictin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peictin becomes mo pheictin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeictin (eclipsis).
Why is it 'an pheictin' with lenition?
Peictin is a feminine noun, so the article lenites it in the nominative: an pheictin. Its genitive is peictine, as in méid na peictine.
