Preparation in Irish (Ullmhóid): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for preparation?

The Irish for preparation is ullmhóid (pronounced “UL-uh-vode”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ullmhóidí.

Q: What is the plural of preparation in Irish?

The plural of ullmhóid is ullmhóidí; with the article, na hullmhóidí means “the preparations”. The genitive plural is ullmhóidí, as in úsáid na n-ullmhóidí (the use of the preparations).

How to say “preparation” in Irish

Irish:: ullmhóid
English:: preparation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “UL-uh-vode” /ˈɔl̪ˠəwoːdʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: ullmhóidí (preparations)
Genitive singular:: ullmhóide, na hullmhóide (e.g. comhábhair na hullmhóide, ingredients of the preparation)
Genitive plural:: ullmhóidí, na n-ullmhóidí (e.g. úsáid na n-ullmhóidí, the use of the preparations)

What does “ullmhóid” mean?

“Ullmhóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

preparation: A substance or mixture made up for a particular use, such as a medicine, cosmetic or chemical product.Also: mixture, compound, formulation.

1 other meaning:

2preparation: Something prepared in advance, especially a prepared dish or product.Also: prepared product.

Other Irish words for preparation: ullmhú (preparation), ullmhúchán (preparation)

“Ullmhóid” with the article

The plural of preparation in Irish is ullmhóidí. Here is ullmhóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ullmhóid

the preparation

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hullmhóidí

the preparations

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ullmhóid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ullmhóid, the Irish word for preparation.

Chuir an dochtúir ullmhóid ar an gcneá.

The doctor put a preparation on the wound.

Tá an ullmhóid seo ar fáil sa chógaslann.

This preparation is available in the pharmacy.

Léigh treoracha na hullmhóide go cúramach.

Read the preparation's instructions carefully.

Díoltar ullmhóidí den sórt sin gan oideas.

Preparations of that kind are sold without a prescription.

Ní raibh aon toradh ar m'ullmhóid nua.

My new preparation had no effect.

Tá alcól san ullmhóid sin.

There is alcohol in that preparation.

Rinne an poitigéir ullmhóid speisialta dom.

The chemist made up a special preparation for me.

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Preparation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for preparation?

The Irish for preparation is ullmhóid (pronounced “UL-uh-vode”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ullmhóidí.

How do you pronounce ullmhóid in Irish?

Ullmhóid is said like “UL-uh-vode” (IPA /ˈɔl̪ˠəwoːdʲ/).

What is the plural of preparation in Irish?

The plural of ullmhóid is ullmhóidí; with the article, na hullmhóidí means “the preparations”. The genitive plural is ullmhóidí, as in úsáid na n-ullmhóidí (the use of the preparations).

Why does ullmhóid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ullmhóid (the preparation), a hullmhóid (her preparation), a n-ullmhóid (their preparation), na hullmhóidí (the preparations).

What is the difference between 'ullmhóid' and 'ullmhúchán'?

'Ullmhúchán' is the act of preparing or getting ready, while 'ullmhóid' is a prepared substance such as a medicine or chemical mixture.

Preparation in Irish (Ullmhóid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage