HeyRuaHow to say “poultice” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirín
- English:
- poultice, plaster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEH-reen” /ˈcɛɾʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- ceiríní (poultices)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirín, an cheirín (e.g. teas an cheirín, the heat of the poultice)
- Genitive plural:
- ceiríní, na gceiríní (e.g. úsáid na gceiríní, the use of the poultices)
What does “ceirín” mean?
“Ceirín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- poultice
- A soft moist mass, often heated, spread on cloth and applied to the body to ease pain or inflammation.Also: compress, plaster, cataplasm.
1 other meaning: plaster
- 2plaster
- A healing dressing or adhesive plaster put on a wound or sore.Also: dressing, sticking plaster.
“Ceirín” with the article
The plural of poultice in Irish is ceiríní. Here is ceirín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirín, the Irish word for poultice.
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Poultice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poultice?
The Irish for poultice is ceirín (pronounced “KEH-reen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceiríní. Depending on context it can also mean plaster.
How do you pronounce ceirín in Irish?
Ceirín is said like “KEH-reen” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of poultice in Irish?
The plural of ceirín is ceiríní; with the article, na ceiríní means “the poultices”. The genitive plural is ceiríní, as in úsáid na gceiríní (the use of the poultices).
Does ceirín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceirín can mean poultice or plaster, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceirín change to cheirín or gceirín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirín becomes mo cheirín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirín (eclipsis).
Is 'ceirín' the same as 'plástar'?
Not quite: 'ceirín' is traditionally a poultice, a warm moist dressing, while 'plástar' is the usual word for a sticking plaster. 'Ceirín' is also used figuratively, e.g. 'ceirín do gach cneá' for a remedy for everything.
