HeyRuaHow to say “sultana” in Irish
- Irish:
- sabhdánach
- English:
- sultana
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOW-daw-nukh” /ˈsaudˠaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- sabhdánaigh (sultanas)
- Genitive singular:
- sabhdánaigh, an tsabhdánaigh (e.g. blas an tsabhdánaigh, the taste of the sultana)
- Genitive plural:
- sabhdánach, na sabhdánach (e.g. mála na sabhdánach, the bag of sultanas)
What does “sabhdánach” mean?
- sultana
- A pale, golden dried grape made from a seedless variety, used in baking.Also: golden raisin, dried grape, raisin.
“Sabhdánach” with the article
The plural of sultana in Irish is sabhdánaigh. Here is sabhdánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sabhdánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sabhdánach, the Irish word for sultana.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sultana in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sultana?
The Irish for sultana is sabhdánach (pronounced “SOW-daw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sabhdánaigh.
How do you pronounce sabhdánach in Irish?
Sabhdánach is said like “SOW-daw-nukh” (IPA /ˈsaudˠaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of sultana in Irish?
The plural of sabhdánach is sabhdánaigh; with the article, na sabhdánaigh means “the sultanas”. The genitive plural is sabhdánach, as in mála na sabhdánach (the bag of sultanas).
Why does sabhdánach change to shabhdánach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shabhdánach. After ár (our) it stays ár sabhdánach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sabhdánach' and 'risín'?
'Sabhdánach' is a sultana, the pale golden dried grape, while 'risín' is a darker raisin; 'cuirín' is a currant.
