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Stir-fry in Irish (Suaithfhriochadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for stir-fry is suaithfhriochadh, a masculine noun (plural suaithfhriochtaí).
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How to say “stir-fry” in Irish

Irish:
suaithfhriochadh
English:
stir-fry
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“SOO-ee-ree-ukh-oo”  /ˈsˠuəhˌɾʲɪxə/
Various forms
Plural:
suaithfhriochtaí (stir-fries)
Genitive singular:
suaithfhriochta, an tsuaithfhriochta (e.g. oideas suaithfhriochta, a stir-fry recipe)
Genitive plural:
suaithfhriochtaí, na suaithfhriochtaí (e.g. oideas na suaithfhriochtaí, the recipe for the stir-fries)

What does “suaithfhriochadh” mean?

stir-fry
A way of cooking small pieces of food quickly in hot oil while stirring them, or a dish cooked like this; it is also the verbal noun of the verb suaithfhrioch, to stir-fry.Also: stir-frying, stir fry.

“Suaithfhriochadh” with the article

The plural of stir-fry in Irish is suaithfhriochtaí. Here is suaithfhriochadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an suaithfhriochadh
the stir-fry
No change after an
na suaithfhriochtaí
the stir-fries
Plural: no change after na

“Suaithfhriochadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using suaithfhriochadh, the Irish word for stir-fry.

Rinne mé suaithfhriochadh glasraí don dinnéar.
I made a vegetable stir-fry for dinner.
Bhí an suaithfhriochadh an-bhlasta ar fad.
The stir-fry was really tasty.
Cuir beagán anlann soighe sa suaithfhriochadh.
Put a little soy sauce in the stir-fry.
Is maith liom suaithfhriochtaí sicín le rís.
I like chicken stir-fries with rice.
Tá wok de dhíth le haghaidh suaithfhriochta maith.
You need a wok for a good stir-fry.
Is é mo shuaithfhriochadh an rud is fearr a dhéanaim.
My stir-fry is the best thing I make.
Ní thógann suaithfhriochadh ach deich nóiméad.
A stir-fry only takes ten minutes.

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Stir-fry in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stir-fry?

The Irish for stir-fry is suaithfhriochadh (pronounced “SOO-ee-ree-ukh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suaithfhriochtaí.

How do you pronounce suaithfhriochadh in Irish?

Suaithfhriochadh is said like “SOO-ee-ree-ukh-oo” (IPA /ˈsˠuəhˌɾʲɪxə/).

What is the plural of stir-fry in Irish?

The plural of suaithfhriochadh is suaithfhriochtaí; with the article, na suaithfhriochtaí means “the stir-fries”. The genitive plural is suaithfhriochtaí, as in oideas na suaithfhriochtaí (the recipe for the stir-fries).

Why does suaithfhriochadh change to shuaithfhriochadh?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaithfhriochadh. After ár (our) it stays ár suaithfhriochadh, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is suaithfhriochadh different from friochadh?

Friochadh is frying in general, while suaithfhriochadh, from suaith (stir, mix) and friochadh, is stir-frying, cooking quickly while stirring.

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