HeyRuaHow to say “watercolour” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiscedhath
- English:
- watercolour, watercolour painting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-kuh-ghah” /ˈɪʃkʲəˌɣah/
- Plural:
- uiscedhathanna (watercolours)
- Genitive singular:
- uiscedhatha, an uiscedhatha (e.g. bosca uiscedhatha, a box of watercolour paint)
- Genitive plural:
- uiscedhathanna, na n-uiscedhathanna (e.g. taispeántas na n-uiscedhathanna, the exhibition of the watercolours)
What does “uiscedhath” mean?
“Uiscedhath” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- watercolour
- A paint that is mixed with water rather than oil.Also: watercolor, water paint, watercolour paint.
1 other meaning: watercolour painting
- 2watercolour painting
- A picture painted with watercolours.Also: watercolour, watercolour picture.
“Uiscedhath” with the article
The plural of watercolour in Irish is uiscedhathanna. Here is uiscedhath after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uiscedhath” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uiscedhath, the Irish word for watercolour.
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Watercolour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watercolour?
The Irish for watercolour is uiscedhath (pronounced “ISH-kuh-ghah”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uiscedhathanna. Depending on context it can also mean watercolour painting.
How do you pronounce uiscedhath in Irish?
Uiscedhath is said like “ISH-kuh-ghah” (IPA /ˈɪʃkʲəˌɣah/).
What is the plural of watercolour in Irish?
The plural of uiscedhath is uiscedhathanna; with the article, na huiscedhathanna means “the watercolours”. The genitive plural is uiscedhathanna, as in taispeántas na n-uiscedhathanna (the exhibition of the watercolours).
Does uiscedhath have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uiscedhath can mean watercolour or watercolour painting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uiscedhath sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uiscedhath (the watercolour), a huiscedhath (her watercolour), a n-uiscedhath (their watercolour), na huiscedhathanna (the watercolours).
How is 'uiscedhath' different from 'péint uisce'?
'Uiscedhath' is the standard term for watercolour, both the paint and a picture made with it, while 'péint uisce' just describes water-based paint loosely.
