HeyRuaHow to say “strainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- síothlán
- English:
- strainer, filter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-hlawn” /ˈʃiːhl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- síothláin (strainers)
- Genitive singular:
- síothláin, an tsíothláin (e.g. poill an tsíothláin, the holes of the strainer)
- Genitive plural:
- síothlán, na síothlán (e.g. poill na síothlán, the holes of the strainers)
What does “síothlán” mean?
“Síothlán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strainer
- A kitchen utensil with small holes used to separate liquid from solid food.Also: colander, sieve.
“Síothlán” with the article
The plural of strainer in Irish is síothláin. Here is síothlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síothlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síothlán, 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 síothlán (pronounced “SHEE-hlawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is síothláin. Depending on context it can also mean filter.
How do you pronounce síothlán in Irish?
Síothlán is said like “SHEE-hlawn” (IPA /ˈʃiːhl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of strainer in Irish?
The plural of síothlán is síothláin; with the article, na síothláin means “the strainers”. The genitive plural is síothlán, as in poill na síothlán (the holes of the strainers).
Does síothlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síothlán can mean strainer or filter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síothlán change to shíothlán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíothlán. After ár (our) it stays ár síothlán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between síothlán and criathar?
A síothlán is a strainer or colander for draining liquids, while a criathar is a sieve or riddle for sifting dry material such as flour or soil.
