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sour in Irish

sour in Irish is géar, géaraigh — sour means having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

sour in Irish

géar
adj
Tasting or smelling rancid.
géaraigh
verb

What does "sour" mean?

  1. adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
    "The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy."
  2. adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
    "The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day."
  3. adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
    "He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected."
  4. noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.
    "He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar."
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sour in a sentence

  • The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy.
  • The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day.
  • He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected.
  • Relations between the two neighbors turned sour after the fence dispute.

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What is "sour" in Irish?

"sour" in Irish is géar, géaraigh. sour means: Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

How do you use "sour" in a sentence?

Example: "The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy." In Irish, "sour" is géar, géaraigh.

Are there other ways to say "sour" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "sour": géar, géaraigh.

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