How to Say “Watermelon” in Irish

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mealbhacán uisce
The Irish word for watermelon is mealbhacán uisce.
mealbhacán uisce is the noun used to refer to the watermelon fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word uisce is also the root for 'whiskey', which comes from the Irish 'uisce beatha', meaning 'water of life'.
  • The suffix -acán in mealbhacán is a diminutive, meaning the word describes the fruit as a 'little soft thing'.
  • The name 'melon' in many European languages comes from the same Greek roots that provide the basis for the Irish word mealbhacán.

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Example conversation

Cian and Niamh are at a fruit market.

  1. Cian

    Breathnaigh ar an mealbhacán uisce seo!
    Look at this watermelon!
  2. Niamh

    Tá sé an-mór, a Chian.
    It is very big, Cian.
  3. Cian

    An dceanafaimid mealbhacán uisce?
    Shall we buy a watermelon?
  4. Niamh

    Tá mé sáta, ceanaigh é!
    I am happy, buy it!

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