Simmering in Irish (Gearrfhiuchadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for simmering?

The Irish for simmering is gearrfhiuchadh (pronounced “GYAR-hyoo-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “simmering” in Irish

Irish:: gearrfhiuchadh
English:: simmering
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GYAR-hyoo-khoo” /ˈɟaːɾˌçʊxə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gearrfhiuchta, an ghearrfhiuchta (e.g. am gearrfhiuchta, simmering time)

What does “gearrfhiuchadh” mean?

simmering: The act of cooking something gently just below boiling point; verbal noun of gearrfhiuch (simmer).Also: simmer, gentle boiling.

“Gearrfhiuchadh” with the article

Here is gearrfhiuchadh after the article (an t-alt).

an gearrfhiuchadh

the simmering

No change after an

“Gearrfhiuchadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gearrfhiuchadh, the Irish word for simmering.

Tá gearrfhiuchadh ag teastáil ón anraith seo.

This soup needs simmering.

Fág an stobhach ar gearrfhiuchadh ar feadh uaire.

Leave the stew simmering for an hour.

Bhí an t-anlann ar gearrfhiuchadh ar an sorn.

The sauce was simmering on the cooker.

Cuir an pota ar gearrfhiuchadh ansin.

Then bring the pot to a simmer.

Tar éis an ghearrfhiuchta, cuir salann leis.

After simmering, add salt.

Ní mór an gearrfhiuchadh a dhéanamh go mall.

The simmering must be done slowly.

Tá an t-am gearrfhiuchta luaite san oideas.

The simmering time is given in the recipe.

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Simmering in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for simmering?

The Irish for simmering is gearrfhiuchadh (pronounced “GYAR-hyoo-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce gearrfhiuchadh in Irish?

Gearrfhiuchadh is said like “GYAR-hyoo-khoo” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˌçʊxə/).

Does gearrfhiuchadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for gearrfhiuchadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gearrfhiuchadh change to ghearrfhiuchadh or ngearrfhiuchadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrfhiuchadh becomes mo ghearrfhiuchadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrfhiuchadh (eclipsis).

What is the difference between gearrfhiuchadh and fiuchadh?

Fiuchadh is full boiling, while gearrfhiuchadh (literally 'short boiling') is gentle simmering just below the boil.

Simmering in Irish (Gearrfhiuchadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage