HeyRuaHow to say “porcelain” in Irish
- Irish:
- poirceallán
- English:
- porcelain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIR-kyuh-lawn” /ˈpˠɛɾʲcəl̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- poircealláin (porcelains)
- Genitive singular:
- poircealláin, an phoircealláin (e.g. cupán poircealláin, a porcelain cup)
- Genitive plural:
- poirceallán, na bpoirceallán (e.g. bailiúchán na bpoirceallán, the collection of porcelain pieces)
What does “poirceallán” mean?
- porcelain
- A fine, hard, white ceramic material used to make delicate cups, plates and ornaments.Also: china, fine china, chinaware.
“Poirceallán” with the article
The plural of porcelain in Irish is poircealláin. Here is poirceallán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poirceallán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poirceallán, the Irish word for porcelain.
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Porcelain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porcelain?
The Irish for porcelain is poirceallán (pronounced “PIR-kyuh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poircealláin.
How do you pronounce poirceallán in Irish?
Poirceallán is said like “PIR-kyuh-lawn” (IPA /ˈpˠɛɾʲcəl̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of porcelain in Irish?
The plural of poirceallán is poircealláin; with the article, na poircealláin means “the porcelains”. The genitive plural is poirceallán, as in bailiúchán na bpoirceallán (the collection of porcelain pieces).
Why does poirceallán change to phoirceallán or bpoirceallán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poirceallán becomes mo phoirceallán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoirceallán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'poirceallán' and 'gréithe'?
'Poirceallán' is the material porcelain, while 'gréithe' means crockery or delph in general, whatever it is made of.
