Powder in Irish (Púdar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for powder?

The Irish for powder is púdar (pronounced “POO-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is púdair. Depending on context it can also mean gunpowder or dust.

Q: What is the plural of powder in Irish?

The plural of púdar is púdair; with the article, na púdair means “the powders”. The genitive plural is púdar, as in meascán na bpúdar (the mixture of the powders).

Q: Does púdar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Púdar can mean powder, gunpowder or dust, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “powder” in Irish

Irish:: púdar
English:: powder, gunpowder, dust
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “POO-dur” /ˈpˠuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: púdair (powders)
Genitive singular:: púdair, an phúdair (e.g. bosca an phúdair, the powder box)
Genitive plural:: púdar, na bpúdar (e.g. meascán na bpúdar, the mixture of the powders)

What does “púdar” mean?

“Púdar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

powder: A substance made of very fine dry particles, such as baking powder or face powder.Also: fine dust, talc.

2 other meanings: gunpowder or dust

2gunpowder: An explosive powder used in guns and blasting.Also: powder, explosive.
3dust: Fine dry particles of matter, dust or powdery debris.Also: particles.

“Púdar” with the article

The plural of powder in Irish is púdair. Here is púdar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an púdar

the powder

No change after an

na púdair

the powders

Plural: no change after na

“Púdar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using púdar, the Irish word for powder.

Cuir spúnóg púdair bhácála sa mhin.

Put a spoonful of baking powder in the flour.

Tá an púdar níocháin beagnach ídithe.

The washing powder is nearly used up.

Chuir sí púdar ar a héadan roimh an dráma.

She put powder on her face before the play.

Bhí an púdar fliuch agus níor phléasc an gunna.

The powder was wet and the gun didn't go off.

Díoltar púdair éagsúla sa siopa sin.

Various powders are sold in that shop.

Tá an púdar talcaim sa seomra folctha.

The talcum powder is in the bathroom.

Meascann tú an púdar le huisce te.

You mix the powder with hot water.

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Powder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for powder?

The Irish for powder is púdar (pronounced “POO-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is púdair. Depending on context it can also mean gunpowder or dust.

How do you pronounce púdar in Irish?

Púdar is said like “POO-dur” (IPA /ˈpˠuːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of powder in Irish?

The plural of púdar is púdair; with the article, na púdair means “the powders”. The genitive plural is púdar, as in meascán na bpúdar (the mixture of the powders).

Does púdar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Púdar can mean powder, gunpowder or dust, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does púdar change to phúdar or bpúdar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) púdar becomes mo phúdar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpúdar (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'púdar' and 'deannach'?

'Púdar' is a powder made or used on purpose, like 'púdar bácála', while 'deannach' is ordinary dust that gathers on things.

Powder in Irish (Púdar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage