HeyRuaHow to say “scullery” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlchistin
- English:
- scullery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-khish-tin” /ˈkuːlˌxɪʃtʲɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- cúlchistineacha (sculleries)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlchistine, na cúlchistine (e.g. doras na cúlchistine, the scullery door)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlchistineacha, na gcúlchistineacha (e.g. méid na gcúlchistineacha, the size of the sculleries)
What does “cúlchistin” mean?
- scullery
- A small room at the back of a house, beside the kitchen, used for washing dishes and other rough kitchen work.Also: back kitchen, utility room.
“Cúlchistin” with the article
The plural of scullery in Irish is cúlchistineacha. Here is cúlchistin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlchistin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlchistin, the Irish word for scullery.
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Scullery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scullery?
The Irish for scullery is cúlchistin (pronounced “KOOL-khish-tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúlchistineacha.
How do you pronounce cúlchistin in Irish?
Cúlchistin is said like “KOOL-khish-tin” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌxɪʃtʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of scullery in Irish?
The plural of cúlchistin is cúlchistineacha; with the article, na cúlchistineacha means “the sculleries”. The genitive plural is cúlchistineacha, as in méid na gcúlchistineacha (the size of the sculleries).
Why does cúlchistin change to chúlchistin or gcúlchistin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlchistin becomes mo chúlchistin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlchistin (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlchistin' different from 'cistin'?
'Cistin' is the main kitchen, while 'cúlchistin' (literally 'back kitchen') is the smaller scullery behind it used for washing up and rough work.
