HeyRuaHow to say “sauce” in Irish
- Irish:
- anlann
- English:
- sauce, relish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OWN-lun” /ˈaunˠlˠənˠ/
- Plural:
- anlainn (sauces)
- Genitive singular:
- anlainn, an anlainn (e.g. blas an anlainn, the taste of the sauce)
- Genitive plural:
- anlann, na n-anlann (e.g. blas na n-anlann, the taste of the sauces)
What does “anlann” mean?
“Anlann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sauce
- A thick liquid served with food to add flavour.Also: gravy, dressing.
1 other meaning: relish
- 2relish
- Something tasty eaten with plain food such as bread or potatoes, like butter, milk or fish.Also: kitchen, condiment.
Other Irish words for sauce: sabhsa (sauce)
“Anlann” with the article
The plural of sauce in Irish is anlainn. Here is anlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anlann, the Irish word for sauce.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sauce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sauce?
The Irish for sauce is anlann (pronounced “OWN-lun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is anlainn. Depending on context it can also mean relish.
How do you pronounce anlann in Irish?
Anlann is said like “OWN-lun” (IPA /ˈaunˠlˠənˠ/).
What is the plural of sauce in Irish?
The plural of anlann is anlainn; with the article, na hanlainn means “the sauces”. The genitive plural is anlann, as in blas na n-anlann (the taste of the sauces).
Does anlann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anlann can mean sauce or relish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does anlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anlann (the sauce), a hanlann (her sauce), a n-anlann (their sauce), na hanlainn (the sauces).
What is the difference between 'anlann' and 'súlach'?
'Anlann' is a general word for sauce, while 'súlach' usually means gravy or meat juice.
What did 'anlann' mean traditionally?
Traditionally 'anlann' was anything eaten with bread or potatoes to make them tastier, such as butter, milk or fish; 'gan anlann' meant a plain meal.
