HeyRuaHow to say “simmering” in Irish
- Irish:
- meathbhruith
- English:
- simmering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAH-vrih” /ˈmʲahvˠɾˠɪ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meathbhruithe, na meathbhruithe (e.g. am na meathbhruithe, the simmering time)
What does “meathbhruith” mean?
- simmering
- A gentle, low boiling of a liquid, just below a full boil; also used of something being half-boiled or parboiled.Also: simmer, parboiling, gentle boil.
“Meathbhruith” with the article
Here is meathbhruith after the article (an t-alt).
an mheathbhruith
the simmering
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Meathbhruith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meathbhruith, the Irish word for simmering.
Coinnigh an t-anraith ar meathbhruith go ceann uair an chloig.
Keep the soup simmering for an hour.
Fág an stobhach ar meathbhruith ar feadh tamaill.
Leave the stew simmering for a while.
Tabhair meathbhruith don fheoil ar dtús.
Simmer the meat first.
Bhí an mheathbhruith rófhada agus thit na glasraí as a chéile.
The simmering went on too long and the vegetables fell apart.
Is leor meathbhruith bheag don anlann seo.
A gentle simmer is enough for this sauce.
Laghdaigh an teas go dtí go mbeidh sé ar meathbhruith.
Lower the heat until it is simmering.
Tar éis na meathbhruithe, cuir an salann leis.
After the simmering, add the salt.
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Simmering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simmering?
The Irish for simmering is meathbhruith (pronounced “MAH-vrih”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meathbhruith in Irish?
Meathbhruith is said like “MAH-vrih” (IPA /ˈmʲahvˠɾˠɪ/).
Does meathbhruith have a plural?
No plural form is given for meathbhruith in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meathbhruith change to mheathbhruith?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheathbhruith. After ár (our) it stays ár meathbhruith, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meathbhruith' different from 'fiuchadh'?
'Fiuchadh' is a full boil, while 'meathbhruith' is a gentle simmer below boiling; you say 'ar fiuchadh' for boiling and 'ar meathbhruith' for simmering.
