HeyRuaHow to say “potash” in Irish
- Irish:
- potais
- English:
- potash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUT-ish” /ˈpɔt̪ˠəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- potaise, na potaise (e.g. mianach potaise, potash ore)
What does “potais” mean?
- potash
- Potash is a compound containing potassium, used especially as a fertiliser and in making soap and glass.Also: potassium carbonate, potash fertiliser.
“Potais” with the article
Here is potais after the article (an t-alt).
an photais
the potash
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Potais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using potais, the Irish word for potash.
Úsáidtear potais mar leasachán ar an talamh.
Potash is used as a fertiliser on the land.
Chuir an feirmeoir potais ar an ngort.
The farmer put potash on the field.
Tá an photais tábhachtach do na barra.
Potash is important for the crops.
Ceannaíodh mála potaise sa siopa.
A bag of potash was bought in the shop.
Bhí potais in úsáid fadó chun gallúnach a dhéanamh.
Potash was used long ago to make soap.
Tá go leor potaise sa luaithreach adhmaid.
There is plenty of potash in wood ash.
Tá mianach potaise á oscailt sa cheantar.
A potash mine is being opened in the area.
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Potash in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for potash?
The Irish for potash is potais (pronounced “PUT-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce potais in Irish?
Potais is said like “PUT-ish” (IPA /ˈpɔt̪ˠəʃ/).
Does potais have a plural?
No plural form is given for potais in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does potais change to photais or bpotais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) potais becomes mo photais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpotais (eclipsis).
Is 'potais' related to 'pota' (pot)?
Only historically, as the English word potash came from 'pot ash'; in Irish, potais is the chemical and pota is a cooking pot.
