HeyRuaHow to say “turpentine” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuirpintín
- English:
- turpentine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-pin-teen” /ˈt̪ˠɪɾʲpʲɪnʲtʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tuirpintín, an tuirpintín (e.g. boladh an tuirpintín, the smell of turpentine)
What does “tuirpintín” mean?
- turpentine
- A strong-smelling oil made from pine resin, used to thin paint and clean brushes.Also: turps, white spirit, paint thinner.
“Tuirpintín” with the article
Here is tuirpintín after the article (an t-alt).
an tuirpintín
the turpentine
No change after an
“Tuirpintín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuirpintín, the Irish word for turpentine.
Ghlan sé na scuaba le tuirpintín.
He cleaned the brushes with turpentine.
Tá an tuirpintín sa tseid.
The turpentine is in the shed.
Ní maith liom boladh an tuirpintín.
I don't like the smell of turpentine.
Cuir beagán tuirpintín leis an bpéint.
Add a little turpentine to the paint.
Bhí mo lámha clúdaithe le tuirpintín.
My hands were covered in turpentine.
Fág na scuaba i dtuirpintín thar oíche.
Leave the brushes in turpentine overnight.
Ceannaigh buidéal tuirpintín sa siopa crua-earraí.
Buy a bottle of turpentine in the hardware shop.
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Turpentine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turpentine?
The Irish for turpentine is tuirpintín (pronounced “TIR-pin-teen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tuirpintín in Irish?
Tuirpintín is said like “TIR-pin-teen” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪɾʲpʲɪnʲtʲiːnʲ/).
Does tuirpintín have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuirpintín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tuirpintín change to thuirpintín or dtuirpintín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuirpintín becomes mo thuirpintín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuirpintín (eclipsis).
Is tuirpintín the same as white spirit?
Not exactly: tuirpintín is made from pine resin, while white spirit is a petroleum product, though both are used to thin paint.
