Truffle in Irish (Strufal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for truffle?

The Irish for truffle is strufal (pronounced “STRUF-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is strufail. Depending on context it can also mean chocolate truffle.

Q: What is the plural of truffle in Irish?

The plural of strufal is strufail; with the article, na strufail means “the truffles”. The genitive plural is strufal, as in bosca na strufal (the box of truffles).

Q: Does strufal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Strufal can mean truffle or chocolate truffle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “truffle” in Irish

Irish:: strufal
English:: truffle, chocolate truffle
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “STRUF-ul” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊfˠəlˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: strufail (truffles)
Genitive singular:: strufail, an strufail (e.g. blas an strufail, the taste of the truffle)
Genitive plural:: strufal, na strufal (e.g. bosca na strufal, the box of truffles)

What does “strufal” mean?

“Strufal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

truffle: An edible fungus that grows underground and is prized in cooking for its strong flavour.Also: edible fungus, mushroom.

1 other meaning: chocolate truffle

2chocolate truffle: A soft round sweet made of chocolate, often coated in cocoa powder.Also: truffle, sweet.

“Strufal” with the article

The plural of truffle in Irish is strufail. Here is strufal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an strufal

the truffle

No change after an

na strufail

the truffles

Plural: no change after na

“Strufal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using strufal, the Irish word for truffle.

Is fungas a fhásann faoin talamh é strufal.

A truffle is a fungus that grows underground.

Bhí an strufal an-daor sa siopa.

The truffle was very expensive in the shop.

Cheannaigh mé bosca strufal do mo mháthair.

I bought a box of truffles for my mother.

Úsáidtear muca chun strufail a aimsiú.

Pigs are used to find truffles.

Tá boladh láidir ar an strufal seo.

This truffle has a strong smell.

Chuir an cócaire píosa strufail ar an bpasta.

The chef put a piece of truffle on the pasta.

D'ith na páistí na strufail seacláide go léir.

The children ate all the chocolate truffles.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

roinntsome luchtpeople cluichegame caoiway contaecounty líneline

Truffle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for truffle?

The Irish for truffle is strufal (pronounced “STRUF-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is strufail. Depending on context it can also mean chocolate truffle.

How do you pronounce strufal in Irish?

Strufal is said like “STRUF-ul” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊfˠəlˠ/).

What is the plural of truffle in Irish?

The plural of strufal is strufail; with the article, na strufail means “the truffles”. The genitive plural is strufal, as in bosca na strufal (the box of truffles).

Does strufal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Strufal can mean truffle or chocolate truffle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'strufal' used for chocolate truffles too?

Yes, as in English, 'strufal' can mean the fungus or a chocolate sweet; to be clear you can say 'strufal seacláide'.

Truffle in Irish (Strufal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage