HeyRuaHow to say “thickener” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiúsóir
- English:
- thickener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOO-sor” /ˈtʲuːsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tiúsóirí (thickeners)
- Genitive singular:
- tiúsóra, an tiúsóra (e.g. cainníocht an tiúsóra, the amount of thickener)
- Genitive plural:
- tiúsóirí, na dtiúsóirí (e.g. úsáid na dtiúsóirí, the use of the thickeners)
What does “tiúsóir” mean?
- thickener
- A substance added to a liquid, such as a sauce or soup, to make it thicker.Also: thickening agent, thickening.
“Tiúsóir” with the article
The plural of thickener in Irish is tiúsóirí. Here is tiúsóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiúsóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiúsóir, the Irish word for thickener.
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Thickener in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thickener?
The Irish for thickener is tiúsóir (pronounced “TYOO-sor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiúsóirí.
How do you pronounce tiúsóir in Irish?
Tiúsóir is said like “TYOO-sor” (IPA /ˈtʲuːsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of thickener in Irish?
The plural of tiúsóir is tiúsóirí; with the article, na tiúsóirí means “the thickeners”. The genitive plural is tiúsóirí, as in úsáid na dtiúsóirí (the use of the thickeners).
Why does tiúsóir change to thiúsóir or dtiúsóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiúsóir becomes mo thiúsóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiúsóir (eclipsis).
What word is 'tiúsóir' formed from?
It comes from 'tiús' (thickness), related to the adjective 'tiubh' (thick), with the agent suffix '-óir'.
