HeyRuaHow to say “yeast” in Irish
- Irish:
- giosta
- English:
- yeast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GISS-tuh” /ˈɟɪsˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- giostaí (yeasts)
- Genitive singular:
- giosta, an ghiosta (e.g. boladh an ghiosta, the smell of the yeast)
- Genitive plural:
- giostaí, na ngiostaí (e.g. saothrú na ngiostaí, the cultivation of yeasts)
What does “giosta” mean?
- yeast
- A fungus used to make bread rise and to ferment beer and other drinks.Also: barm, leaven.
“Giosta” with the article
The plural of yeast in Irish is giostaí. Here is giosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giosta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giosta, the Irish word for yeast.
Other nouns in Irish
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Yeast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yeast?
The Irish for yeast is giosta (pronounced “GISS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giostaí.
How do you pronounce giosta in Irish?
Giosta is said like “GISS-tuh” (IPA /ˈɟɪsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of yeast in Irish?
The plural of giosta is giostaí; with the article, na giostaí means “the yeasts”. The genitive plural is giostaí, as in saothrú na ngiostaí (the cultivation of yeasts).
Why does giosta change to ghiosta or ngiosta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giosta becomes mo ghiosta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiosta (eclipsis).
Is soda bread made with giosta?
No, arán sóide is raised with bread soda (sóid aráin), not giosta; yeast bread is called arán giosta.
