HeyRuaHow to say “strainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- stráinín
- English:
- strainer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STRAW-neen” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- stráiníní (strainers)
- Genitive singular:
- stráinín, an stráinín (e.g. lámh an stráinín, the handle of the strainer)
- Genitive plural:
- stráiníní, na stráiníní (e.g. poll na stráiníní, the holes of the strainers)
What does “stráinín” mean?
- strainer
- A kitchen utensil with small holes or mesh used to separate liquid from solids, such as tea leaves or pasta.Also: sieve, colander, tea strainer.
Other Irish words for strainer: síothlóir (strainer)
“Stráinín” with the article
The plural of strainer in Irish is stráiníní. Here is stráinín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stráinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stráinín, the Irish word for strainer.
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Strainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strainer?
The Irish for strainer is stráinín (pronounced “STRAW-neen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stráiníní.
How do you pronounce stráinín in Irish?
Stráinín is said like “STRAW-neen” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of strainer in Irish?
The plural of stráinín is stráiníní; with the article, na stráiníní means “the strainers”. The genitive plural is stráiníní, as in poll na stráiníní (the holes of the strainers).
What is the difference between stráinín and criathar?
A stráinín is a small kitchen strainer, for example for tea, while a criathar is a sieve or riddle, often larger and used for flour, soil or gravel.
