HeyRuaHow to say “pestle” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuairgnín
- English:
- pestle, beetle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-uh-geen” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾˠəɟiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- tuairgníní (pestles)
- Genitive singular:
- tuairgnín, an tuairgnín (e.g. ceann an tuairgnín, the head of the pestle)
- Genitive plural:
- tuairgníní, na dtuairgníní (e.g. úsáid na dtuairgníní, the use of the pestles)
What does “tuairgnín” mean?
“Tuairgnín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pestle
- A small heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding things in a mortar.Also: pounder, crusher.
1 other meaning: beetle
- 2beetle
- A wooden mallet or pounder used for beating things such as clothes, flax or potatoes.Also: mallet, pounder, masher.
“Tuairgnín” with the article
The plural of pestle in Irish is tuairgníní. Here is tuairgnín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuairgnín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuairgnín, the Irish word for pestle.
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Pestle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pestle?
The Irish for pestle is tuairgnín (pronounced “TOOR-uh-geen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuairgníní. Depending on context it can also mean beetle.
How do you pronounce tuairgnín in Irish?
Tuairgnín is said like “TOOR-uh-geen” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾˠəɟiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of pestle in Irish?
The plural of tuairgnín is tuairgníní; with the article, na tuairgníní means “the pestles”. The genitive plural is tuairgníní, as in úsáid na dtuairgníní (the use of the pestles).
Does tuairgnín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuairgnín can mean pestle or beetle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuairgnín change to thuairgnín or dtuairgnín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairgnín becomes mo thuairgnín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairgnín (eclipsis).
How do I say 'mortar and pestle' in Irish?
Say 'moirtéal agus tuairgnín'. The verb 'tuargain' (to pound) is related.
