HeyRuaHow to say “preparation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ullmhúchán
- English:
- preparation, preparation (substance)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-oo-khawn” /ˈʊluːxaːn/
- Plural:
- ullmhúcháin (preparations)
- Genitive singular:
- ullmhúcháin, an ullmhúcháin (e.g. obair an ullmhúcháin, the work of preparation)
- Genitive plural:
- ullmhúchán, na n-ullmhúchán (e.g. liosta na n-ullmhúchán, the list of preparations)
What does “ullmhúchán” mean?
“Ullmhúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- preparation
- The work done to get ready for something, or the state of being ready.Also: readiness, getting ready, arrangement.
1 other meaning: preparation (substance)
- 2preparation (substance)
- A substance or mixture made up for a particular use, such as a medicine or cosmetic.Also: preparation, mixture, compound.
Other Irish words for preparation: ullmhú (preparation)
“Ullmhúchán” with the article
The plural of preparation in Irish is ullmhúcháin. Here is ullmhúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ullmhúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ullmhúchán, the Irish word for preparation.
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Preparation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preparation?
The Irish for preparation is ullmhúchán (pronounced “UL-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ullmhúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean preparation (substance).
How do you pronounce ullmhúchán in Irish?
Ullmhúchán is said like “UL-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈʊluːxaːn/).
What is the plural of preparation in Irish?
The plural of ullmhúchán is ullmhúcháin; with the article, na hullmhúcháin means “the preparations”. The genitive plural is ullmhúchán, as in liosta na n-ullmhúchán (the list of preparations).
Does ullmhúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ullmhúchán can mean preparation or preparation (substance), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ullmhúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ullmhúchán (the preparation), a hullmhúchán (her preparation), a n-ullmhúchán (their preparation), na hullmhúcháin (the preparations).
What is the difference between ullmhúchán and ullmhú?
Ullmhú is the verbal noun of ullmhaigh, the act of preparing (ag ullmhú bia), while ullmhúchán is the noun for preparation or preparations in general (na hullmhúcháin don chóisir).
