HeyRuaHow to say “starch” in Irish
- Irish:
- stáirse
- English:
- starch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAWR-shuh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːɾˠʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stáirse, an stáirse (e.g. tuaslagán an stáirse, the starch solution)
What does “stáirse” mean?
- starch
- A white carbohydrate substance found in foods such as potatoes and grain, also used to stiffen cloth.Also: laundry starch, cornstarch.
“Stáirse” with the article
Here is stáirse after the article (an t-alt).
an stáirse
the starch
No change after an
“Stáirse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stáirse, the Irish word for starch.
Tá a lán stáirse i bprátaí.
Potatoes contain a lot of starch.
Chuir sí stáirse ar na léinte.
She starched the shirts.
Tá an stáirse sa chófra.
The starch is in the cupboard.
Ná cuir an iomarca stáirse sa bhrachán.
Don't put too much starch in the porridge.
Is cineál carbaihiodráite é stáirse.
Starch is a type of carbohydrate.
Bhí an bóna righin leis an stáirse.
The collar was stiff with starch.
Ceannaigh bosca stáirse sa siopa, le do thoil.
Buy a box of starch in the shop, please.
Other nouns in Irish
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Starch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for starch?
The Irish for starch is stáirse (pronounced “STAWR-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce stáirse in Irish?
Stáirse is said like “STAWR-shuh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːɾˠʃə/).
Does stáirse have a plural?
No plural form is given for stáirse in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'to starch' clothes in Irish?
You can say 'stáirse a chur ar éadaí', or use the verb 'stáirseáil'.
