HeyRuaHow to say “turmeric” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuirmiric
- English:
- turmeric
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-im-ir-ik” /ˈtɪɾʲəmʲəɾʲəcː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tuirmirice, na tuirmirice (e.g. dath na tuirmirice, the colour of turmeric)
What does “tuirmiric” mean?
- turmeric
- A bright yellow spice made from the dried root of a plant of the ginger family, used in cooking, especially in curries.Also: yellow spice, curcuma, curry spice.
“Tuirmiric” with the article
Here is tuirmiric after the article (an t-alt).
an tuirmiric
the turmeric
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tuirmiric” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuirmiric, the Irish word for turmeric.
Cuir spúnóg tuirmirice sa churaí.
Put a spoonful of turmeric in the curry.
Tá an tuirmiric an-bhuí ar fad.
Turmeric is very yellow.
Cheannaigh mé tuirmiric san ollmhargadh inné.
I bought turmeric in the supermarket yesterday.
Bhí boladh na tuirmirice ar fud na cistine.
The smell of turmeric was all over the kitchen.
D'fhág an tuirmiric smál ar mo léine.
The turmeric left a stain on my shirt.
Is maith liom tuirmiric i mo chuid ríse.
I like turmeric in my rice.
Níl aon tuirmiric fágtha sa phróca.
There's no turmeric left in the jar.
Other nouns in Irish
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Turmeric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turmeric?
The Irish for turmeric is tuirmiric (pronounced “TIR-im-ir-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tuirmiric in Irish?
Tuirmiric is said like “TIR-im-ir-ik” (IPA /ˈtɪɾʲəmʲəɾʲəcː/).
Does tuirmiric have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuirmiric in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tuirmiric change to thuirmiric or dtuirmiric?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuirmiric becomes mo thuirmiric (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuirmiric (eclipsis).
Is tuirmiric the same as cróch?
No. Tuirmiric is turmeric, while cróch is saffron, a different and more expensive spice, though both colour food yellow.
