Sugar in Irish (Siúcra): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sugar?

The Irish for sugar is siúcra (pronounced “SHOO-kruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúcraí. Depending on context it can also mean sugar (chemistry).

Q: What is the plural of sugar in Irish?

The plural of siúcra is siúcraí; with the article, na siúcraí means “the sugars”. The genitive plural is siúcraí, as in leibhéal na siúcraí (the level of sugars).

Q: Does siúcra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siúcra can mean sugar or sugar (chemistry), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sugar” in Irish

Irish:: siúcra
English:: sugar, sugar (chemistry)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SHOO-kruh” /ˈʃuːkɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: siúcraí (sugars)
Genitive singular:: siúcra, an tsiúcra (e.g. spúnóg siúcra, a spoonful of sugar)
Genitive plural:: siúcraí, na siúcraí (e.g. leibhéal na siúcraí, the level of sugars)

What does “siúcra” mean?

“Siúcra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sugar: A sweet substance, usually white or brown crystals, used to sweeten food and drink.Also: sweetener, granulated sugar, table sugar.

1 other meaning: sugar (chemistry)

2sugar (chemistry): Any of a group of sweet carbohydrates such as glucose or fructose.Also: sugar, carbohydrate, saccharide.

“Siúcra” with the article

The plural of sugar in Irish is siúcraí. Here is siúcra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an siúcra

the sugar

No change after an

na siúcraí

the sugars

Plural: no change after na

“Siúcra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using siúcra, the Irish word for sugar.

Ar mhaith leat siúcra?

Would you like sugar?

An gcaitheann tú siúcra i do thae?

Do you take sugar in your tea?

Cuir an siúcra ar ais sa chófra.

Put the sugar back in the cupboard.

Tá barraíocht siúcra sa cháca seo.

There's too much sugar in this cake.

Thit an babhla siúcra ar an urlár.

The sugar bowl fell on the floor.

Tá go leor siúcraí nádúrtha i dtorthaí.

Fruit contains plenty of natural sugars.

Níl aon siúcra i mo chaife inniu.

There's no sugar in my coffee today.

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Sugar in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sugar?

The Irish for sugar is siúcra (pronounced “SHOO-kruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúcraí. Depending on context it can also mean sugar (chemistry).

How do you pronounce siúcra in Irish?

Siúcra is said like “SHOO-kruh” (IPA /ˈʃuːkɾˠə/).

What is the plural of sugar in Irish?

The plural of siúcra is siúcraí; with the article, na siúcraí means “the sugars”. The genitive plural is siúcraí, as in leibhéal na siúcraí (the level of sugars).

Does siúcra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siúcra can mean sugar or sugar (chemistry), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does siúcra change to shiúcra?

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

How do I say 'I don't take sugar' in Irish?

You can say 'Ní chaithim siúcra' or 'Ní ghlacaim siúcra'.

How do I say 'diabetes' in Irish, since it is linked with sugar?

Diabetes is 'diaibéiteas'; informally people may speak of 'siúcra san fhuil', sugar in the blood.

Sugar in Irish (Siúcra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage