HeyRuaHow to say “tartar” in Irish
- Irish:
- tartar
- English:
- tartar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-tur” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tartair, an tartair (e.g. baint an tartair, the removal of the tartar)
What does “tartar” mean?
- tartar
- A hard deposit that forms on the teeth, or the crust that forms inside wine casks.Also: dental tartar, plaque, calculus, wine deposit.
“Tartar” with the article
Here is tartar after the article (an t-alt).
an tartar
the tartar
No change after an
“Tartar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tartar, the Irish word for tartar.
Tá tartar ar mo chuid fiacla.
There is tartar on my teeth.
Bhain an fiaclóir an tartar inné.
The dentist removed the tartar yesterday.
Cuireann an taos fiacla seo cosc ar thartar.
This toothpaste prevents tartar.
Is deacair an tartar a ghlanadh le scuab.
Tartar is hard to clean off with a brush.
Bhí sraith thiubh tartair ar a fhiacla.
There was a thick layer of tartar on his teeth.
Fásann tartar má fhágtar plaic ar na fiacla.
Tartar builds up if plaque is left on the teeth.
Bíonn tartar le fáil i mbairillí fíona freisin.
Tartar is also found in wine barrels.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tartar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tartar?
The Irish for tartar is tartar (pronounced “TAR-tur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tartar in Irish?
Tartar is said like “TAR-tur” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does tartar have a plural?
No plural form is given for tartar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tartar change to thartar or dtartar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tartar becomes mo thartar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtartar (eclipsis).
Is 'tartar' the same as plaque in Irish?
No: 'plaic' is the soft film on teeth, while 'tartar' is the hardened deposit that a dentist must remove.
