HeyRuaHow to say “white of egg” in Irish
- Irish:
- gealacán
- English:
- white of egg, white of the eye
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAL-uh-kawn” /ˈɟal̪ˠəkaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gealacáin (whites of egg)
- Genitive singular:
- gealacáin, an ghealacáin (e.g. dath an ghealacáin, the colour of the egg white)
- Genitive plural:
- gealacán, na ngealacán (e.g. ag bualadh na ngealacán, whisking the egg whites)
What does “gealacán” mean?
“Gealacán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- white of egg
- The clear part of an egg that turns white when cooked.Also: egg white, albumen.
1 other meaning: white of the eye
- 2white of the eye
- The white part of the eyeball around the coloured centre.Also: sclera.
“Gealacán” with the article
The plural of white of egg in Irish is gealacáin. Here is gealacán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gealacán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gealacán, the Irish word for white of egg.
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White of egg in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for white of egg?
The Irish for white of egg is gealacán (pronounced “GYAL-uh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gealacáin. Depending on context it can also mean white of the eye.
How do you pronounce gealacán in Irish?
Gealacán is said like “GYAL-uh-kawn” (IPA /ˈɟal̪ˠəkaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of white of egg in Irish?
The plural of gealacán is gealacáin; with the article, na gealacáin means “the whites of egg”. The genitive plural is gealacán, as in ag bualadh na ngealacán (whisking the egg whites).
Does gealacán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gealacán can mean white of egg or white of the eye, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gealacán change to ghealacán or ngealacán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gealacán becomes mo ghealacán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngealacán (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for egg yolk?
The yolk is 'buíocán', the white is 'gealacán'.
