HeyRuaHow to say “talc” in Irish
- Irish:
- talcam
- English:
- talc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAL-kum” /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠəkəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- talcaim, an talcaim (e.g. púdar talcaim, talcum powder)
What does “talcam” mean?
- talc
- A soft white mineral, ground into a fine powder used on the skin or in industry.Also: talcum, talcum powder, talc powder.
“Talcam” with the article
Here is talcam after the article (an t-alt).
an talcam
the talc
No change after an
“Talcam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using talcam, the Irish word for talc.
Is mianra bog bán é talcam.
Talc is a soft white mineral.
Chuir sí púdar talcaim ar an leanbh.
She put talcum powder on the baby.
Tá boladh deas ar an talcam seo.
This talc smells nice.
Ceannaigh bosca talcaim sa siopa, le do thoil.
Buy a box of talc in the shop, please.
Bíonn talcam i go leor táirgí cosmaideacha.
Talc is found in many cosmetic products.
Chroith sé talcam ar a chosa tar éis an chith.
He sprinkled talc on his feet after the shower.
Tá an talcam ar an tseilf sa seomra folctha.
The talc is on the shelf in the bathroom.
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Talc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for talc?
The Irish for talc is talcam (pronounced “TAL-kum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce talcam in Irish?
Talcam is said like “TAL-kum” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠəkəmˠ/).
Does talcam have a plural?
No plural form is given for talcam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does talcam change to thalcam or dtalcam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) talcam becomes mo thalcam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtalcam (eclipsis).
How do I say 'talcum powder' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'púdar talcaim', with 'talcam' in the genitive after 'púdar'.
