HeyRuaHow to say “talc” in Irish
- Irish:
- talc
- English:
- talc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tal-uk” /t̪ˠal̪ˠək/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tailc, an tailc (e.g. púdar tailc, talcum powder)
What does “talc” mean?
- talc
- A soft white mineral, ground into a fine powder used on the skin or in industry.Also: talcum, talcum powder, soapstone.
“Talc” with the article
Here is talc after the article (an t-alt).
an talc
the talc
No change after an
“Talc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using talc, the Irish word for talc.
Is mianra bog bán é talc.
Talc is a soft white mineral.
Chuir sí talc ar chraiceann an linbh.
She put talc on the baby's skin.
Tá an talc sa bhosca ar an tseilf.
The talc is in the box on the shelf.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal púdair tailc inniu.
I bought a bottle of talcum powder today.
Bíonn boladh deas ar an talc seo.
This talc has a nice smell.
Úsáidtear talc i ndéantús páipéir.
Talc is used in making paper.
Tá talc i mo bhróga agam.
I have talc in my shoes.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Talc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for talc?
The Irish for talc is talc (pronounced “tal-uk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce talc in Irish?
Talc is said like “tal-uk” (IPA /t̪ˠal̪ˠək/).
Does talc have a plural?
No plural form is given for talc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does talc change to thalc or dtalc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) talc becomes mo thalc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtalc (eclipsis).
How do I say 'talcum powder' in Irish?
Say 'púdar tailc', using the genitive 'tailc' after 'púdar'.
