HeyRuaHow to say “saucepan” in Irish
- Irish:
- sáspan
- English:
- saucepan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAWS-pun” /ˈsˠɑːsˠpˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sáspain (saucepans)
- Genitive singular:
- sáspain, an tsáspain (e.g. clár an tsáspain, the lid of the saucepan)
- Genitive plural:
- sáspan, na sáspan (e.g. lámha na sáspan, the handles of the saucepans)
What does “sáspan” mean?
- saucepan
- A deep metal cooking pot with a long handle, used for boiling or heating food on a cooker.Also: pan, pot, cooking pot.
“Sáspan” with the article
The plural of saucepan in Irish is sáspain. Here is sáspan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sáspan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sáspan, the Irish word for saucepan.
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Saucepan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saucepan?
The Irish for saucepan is sáspan (pronounced “SAWS-pun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sáspain.
How do you pronounce sáspan in Irish?
Sáspan is said like “SAWS-pun” (IPA /ˈsˠɑːsˠpˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of saucepan in Irish?
The plural of sáspan is sáspain; with the article, na sáspain means “the saucepans”. The genitive plural is sáspan, as in lámha na sáspan (the handles of the saucepans).
Why does sáspan change to sháspan?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sháspan. After ár (our) it stays ár sáspan, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sáspan and friochtán?
A sáspan is a deep saucepan for boiling, while a friochtán is a shallow frying pan.
