HeyRuaHow to say “vinaigrette” in Irish
- Irish:
- fínéigréad
- English:
- vinaigrette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-nay-gredd” /ˈfʲiːnʲeːɟɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fínéigréid (vinaigrettes)
- Genitive singular:
- fínéigréid, an fhínéigréid (e.g. oideas an fhínéigréid, the vinaigrette recipe)
- Genitive plural:
- fínéigréad, na bhfínéigréad (e.g. oideas fínéigréad, a recipe for vinaigrettes)
What does “fínéigréad” mean?
- vinaigrette
- A salad dressing made of oil and vinegar, often with herbs or mustard.Also: salad dressing, French dressing, oil and vinegar dressing.
“Fínéigréad” with the article
The plural of vinaigrette in Irish is fínéigréid. Here is fínéigréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fínéigréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fínéigréad, the Irish word for vinaigrette.
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Vinaigrette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vinaigrette?
The Irish for vinaigrette is fínéigréad (pronounced “FEE-nay-gredd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fínéigréid.
How do you pronounce fínéigréad in Irish?
Fínéigréad is said like “FEE-nay-gredd” (IPA /ˈfʲiːnʲeːɟɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of vinaigrette in Irish?
The plural of fínéigréad is fínéigréid; with the article, na fínéigréid means “the vinaigrettes”. The genitive plural is fínéigréad, as in oideas fínéigréad (a recipe for vinaigrettes).
Why does fínéigréad change to fhínéigréad or bhfínéigréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fínéigréad becomes m'fhínéigréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfínéigréad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fínéigréad and fínéagar?
Fínéagar is vinegar itself, while fínéigréad is the dressing made by mixing vinegar with oil.
