HeyRuaHow to say “top” in Irish
- Irish:
- uachtar
- English:
- top, cream, upper hand
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhkh-tur” /ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- uachtair (tops)
- Genitive singular:
- uachtair, an uachtair (e.g. crúiscín uachtair, cream jug)
- Genitive plural:
- uachtar, na n-uachtar (e.g. blas na n-uachtar, the taste of the creams)
What does “uachtar” mean?
“Uachtar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- top
- The upper part or highest part of something.Also: upper part, surface.
2 other meanings: cream or upper hand
- 2cream
- The thick fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a cosmetic or medicinal cream.Also: milk cream, lotion.
- 3upper hand
- Dominance or advantage over someone, used in phrases like 'in uachtar'.Also: ascendancy, dominance.
Other Irish words for top: barr (top), mullach (top), dromchla (surface), buaic (peak)
“Uachtar” with the article
The plural of top in Irish is uachtair. Here is uachtar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uachtar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uachtar, the Irish word for top.
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Top in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for top?
The Irish for top is uachtar (pronounced “OO-uhkh-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uachtair. Depending on context it can also mean cream or upper hand.
How do you pronounce uachtar in Irish?
Uachtar is said like “OO-uhkh-tur” (IPA /ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of top in Irish?
The plural of uachtar is uachtair; with the article, na huachtair means “the tops”. The genitive plural is uachtar, as in blas na n-uachtar (the taste of the creams).
Does uachtar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uachtar can mean top, cream or upper hand, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uachtar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uachtar (the top), a huachtar (her top), a n-uachtar (their top), na huachtair (the tops).
How do I say 'ice cream' in Irish?
Ice cream is 'uachtar reoite', literally 'frozen cream'.
What does 'an lámh in uachtar' mean?
It means 'the upper hand': 'fuair sé an lámh in uachtar orthu' means he got the better of them. Its opposite part is 'íochtar', bottom.
