HeyRuaHow to say “simmering” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogfhiuchadh
- English:
- simmering
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUG-yookh-oo” /ˈbˠɔɡˌʲuːxə/
Various forms
What does “bogfhiuchadh” mean?
- simmering
- Simmering is the act of cooking something gently just below or at a slow boil; it is the verbal noun of the verb bogfhiuch.Also: simmer, gentle boiling, slow boil.
“Bogfhiuchadh” with the article
Here is bogfhiuchadh after the article (an t-alt).
an bogfhiuchadh
the simmering
No change after an
“Bogfhiuchadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bogfhiuchadh, the Irish word for simmering.
Fág an t-anraith ar bogfhiuchadh ar feadh uair an chloig.
Leave the soup simmering for an hour.
Tá an stobhach ar bogfhiuchadh ar an sorn.
The stew is simmering on the cooker.
Cuir an pota ar bogfhiuchadh ansin.
Then put the pot on to simmer.
Is fearr bogfhiuchadh ná fiuchadh láidir don fheoil seo.
Simmering is better than a hard boil for this meat.
Tógann an bogfhiuchadh tamall fada.
The simmering takes a long time.
Ná déan dearmad ar an mbogfhiuchadh.
Don't forget about the simmering.
Coinnigh an t-uisce ar bogfhiuchadh go réidh.
Keep the water simmering gently.
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Simmering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simmering?
The Irish for simmering is bogfhiuchadh (pronounced “BUG-yookh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bogfhiuchadh in Irish?
Bogfhiuchadh is said like “BUG-yookh-oo” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɡˌʲuːxə/).
Does bogfhiuchadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for bogfhiuchadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bogfhiuchadh change to bhogfhiuchadh or mbogfhiuchadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bogfhiuchadh becomes mo bhogfhiuchadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbogfhiuchadh (eclipsis).
How is bogfhiuchadh different from fiuchadh?
Fiuchadh is boiling in general, while bogfhiuchadh, from bog 'soft' plus fiuchadh, means gentle boiling or simmering.
