HeyRuaHow to say “sorbet” in Irish
- Irish:
- soirbéad
- English:
- sorbet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SIR-bayd” /ˈsˠɛɾʲbʲeːdˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- soirbéid, an tsoirbéid (e.g. blas an tsoirbéid, the taste of the sorbet)
What does “soirbéad” mean?
- sorbet
- A frozen dessert made from fruit juice or purée, sugar and water, usually without milk or cream.Also: water ice, sherbet, fruit ice.
“Soirbéad” with the article
Here is soirbéad after the article (an t-alt).
an soirbéad
the sorbet
No change after an
“Soirbéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soirbéad, the Irish word for sorbet.
Ba mhaith liom soirbéad líomóide, le do thoil.
I'd like a lemon sorbet, please.
Bhí an soirbéad an-fhuar agus an-mhilis.
The sorbet was very cold and very sweet.
Itheann sí soirbéad in áit uachtar reoite.
She eats sorbet instead of ice cream.
Thaitin blas an tsoirbéid go mór liom.
I really liked the taste of the sorbet.
Tá mo shoirbéad ag leá sa ghrian.
My sorbet is melting in the sun.
Níl aon bhainne sa soirbéad seo.
There's no milk in this sorbet.
Rinne m'athair soirbéad sútha talún inné.
My father made strawberry sorbet yesterday.
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Sorbet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sorbet?
The Irish for sorbet is soirbéad (pronounced “SIR-bayd”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce soirbéad in Irish?
Soirbéad is said like “SIR-bayd” (IPA /ˈsˠɛɾʲbʲeːdˠ/).
Does soirbéad have a plural?
No plural form is given for soirbéad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does soirbéad change to shoirbéad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoirbéad. After ár (our) it stays ár soirbéad, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'soirbéad' the same as ice cream?
No, ice cream is 'uachtar reoite', made with cream, while 'soirbéad' is a fruit ice usually made without milk.
