Cooking plays an important role in every culture as it reflects a lot of details about the country, its beliefs, and common traditions. So if you are interested in connecting with the locals, learning some of the common terms used in cooking can certainly help. In this blog post, we will walk you through all the important Irish cooking utensils vocabulary along with the direct translations. If you are ready for that, then let’s get started!
Irish Pantry Items

If you love cooking, then you understand why some chefs believe that you can tell a lot about the person based on their pantry items. The Irish Pantry has certain exclusive items which are used in the food preparation and cooking process. It is important to know about these items so that you can always keep your pantry up-to-date according to the Irish pantry rules. Here is a list of all the essentials found in the Irish pantry.
Irish Words | English Translation |
Déiríochta | Dairy |
Cáis | Cheese |
Bláthach | Buttermilk |
Bainne | Milk |
Im (Kerrygold) | Butter (Kerrygold) |
Gráin | Grains |
Cruithneacht | Wheat |
Coirce | Oats |
Eorna | Barley |
Lasc fionnuisce | Freshwater fish |
Breac | Trout |
Pailin | Pollen |
Bradán | Salmon |
Ocean Seafood | Ocean Seafood |
Trosc | Cod |
gliomach | Lobster |
Ronnach | Mackerel |
Cadóg | Haddock |
Colmóir | Hake |
Portán | Crab |
Feamainn (glasraí mara) | Seaweed (sea vegetables) |
Dillisc | Dillisk |
Diúilicíní | Mussels |
Oisrí | Oysters |
Feoil | Meat |
Mairteoil | Beef |
Turcaí | Turkey |
Sicín | Chicken |
Gé | Goose |
Uain | Lamb |
Uabhar (feoil orgáin) | Offal (Organ meat) |
Muiceoil | Pork |
Glasraí | Vegetables |
Cál | Kale |
Oiniúin | Onions |
Prátaí | Potatoes |
Cabáiste | Cabbage |
Cairéid | Carrots |
Scallóga | Scallions |
Trátaí | Tomatoes |
Biabhóige | Rhubarb |
Torthaí | Fruit |
Úll | Apple |
Sméar dubh | Blackberry |
Piorra | Pear |
Sú talún | Strawberry |
Pluma | Plum |
Sú craobh | Raspberry |
Irish Cooking Appliances

Let’s also learn about some Irish cooking appliances which are generally used in Ireland a lot. The three most popular cooking appliances are:
Slow Cooker/Crackpot
Slow cookers are yet another type of cooking equipment that is readily used in Ireland for a variety of purposes. Slow cookers let the item get cooked slowly and tends to make the dishes with time.
Every Irish person will speak well about slow cookers because they use them almost all the time. You just need to put different temperatures to make different dishes. As simple as that.
Deep Fryers
To make boxty, you would need a deep fryer for sure. Some old Irish women might tell you a lot of ways to make the dishes like boxty and fried rashers, but they would tell you the ways which are not only difficult but time taking. It would require years of cooking experience to learn how to cook it authentically. However, if you try to prepare them in a deep fryer, then you will get extremely yummy dishes as soon as you need.
You can also make deep-fried Irish and Irish french fries using a deep fryer which are two dishes loved by every Irish person but especially the children.
Broiler
If you know how Irish stew is made then you should definitely use a broiler. Your Irish stew will be made in an extremely scrumptious way if you use a broiler. You can put the meat in a broiler along with all the veggies, and it will provide a delicious Irish stew for you.
The broiler keeps the meat healthy since it helps the meat absorb all the nutrients from the liquid and be as juicy as possible. It is a great alternative to roasts and deep-fried dishes if you wish to have a healthy and balanced diet.
Some other dishes which you can make in a broiler are colcannon and broiled quail. Make these for an Irish person, and they will become fond of you.
Irish Cooking Utensils Vocabulary
Here is a complete guide for you to learn the important cooking utensils vocabulary. Use these Irish words to make as many sentences as possible so that you can practice your Irish language.
Irish Words | English Translation |
Wok | Wok |
Grater | Grater |
Tóstaer | Toaster |
Comh-Aireachta | Cabinet |
Leabhar Cócaireachta | Cookbook |
Anlainn | Sauces |
Ciseán | Basket |
Grinder Feola | Meat Grinder |
Wrap Plaisteach | Plastic Wrap |
Crogall | Crock-Pot |
Fuidrimh | Batter |
Eangach | Griddle |
Úire | Tureen |
Cócaireán Brú | Pressure Cooker |
Liach | Ladle |
Pan Cáca | Cake Pan |
Mhias Ime | Butter Dish |
Buailteoir | Beater |
Tábla | Table |
Comhábhair Úra | Fresh Ingredients |
Scuab Glasraí | Vegetable Brush |
Scaraoid | Tablecloth |
Pláta Pióg | Pie Plate |
Colander | Colander |
Próca | Jar |
Plait | Platter |
Iarann teilgthe Pan | Cast Iron Pan |
Bun Níos Teo | Bun Warmer |
Próiseálaí Bia | Food Processor |
Forc | Fork |
Pioc Arbhair | Corn Pick |
Spúnóg | Spoon |
Pan | Pan |
Oscailteoir | Opener |
Tumbler | Tumbler |
Oileán | Island |
Scian | Knife |
Uirlisí | Utensils |
Bord Mionghearrtha | Chopping Board |
Daoine A Thabhairt | Bring People |
Skewers | Skewers |
Chopsticks | Chopsticks |
Cochall Raon | Range Hood |
Shaker Salann | Salt Shaker |
Marinate | Marinate |
Cófra | Cupboard |
Meascthóir | Mixer |
Deimhis | Shears |
Pan Muffin | Muffin Pan |
Bosca Bruscair | Garbage Can |
Cócaireán Mall | Slow Cooker |
Tóstaer | Toaster |
Pan Anlann | Sauce Pan |
Raon | Range |
Scian Stéig | Steak Knife |
Comh-Aireachta | Cabinet |
Glantóir | Cleanser |
Móp | Mop |
Infuser Tae | Tea Infuser |
Buicéad Oighir | Ice Bucket |
Sorn | Stove |
Cócaire | Cooker |
Pota Meala | Honey Pot |
Casserole | Casserole |
Tábla Dinnéar | Dinner Table |
Cuisneoir | Refrigerator |
Galtán | Steamer |
Moirtéal Agus Pestle | Mortar And Pestle |
Babhla Siúcra | Sugar Bowl |
Tábla | Table |
Próiseas Cócaireachta | Cooking Process |
Muileann Piobar | Pepper Mill |
Súiche | Juicer |
Plaisteach | Plastic |
Preas Gairleog | Garlic Press |
Domhan | World |
Sliseoir | Slicer |
Bord Gearrtha | Cutting Board |
Mitt Oigheann | Oven Mitt |
Naprún | Apron |
Shaker Piobar | Pepper Shaker |
Peeler Glasraí | Vegetable Peeler |
Buailteoir Ubh | Egg Beater |
Teirmiméadar Feola | Meat Thermometer |
Málaí Bruscar | Trash Bags |
Naipcín | Napkin |
Múnla | Mold |
Scilet Iarainn | Iron Skillet |
Olann Chruach | Steel Wool |
Pana Píotsa | Pizza Pan |
Scian | Knife |
Babhla Anraith | Soup Bowl |
Feoil | Meat |
Stór | Store |
Seilfeanna | Shelves |
Broiler | Broiler |
Muileann Caife | Coffee Mill |
Scragall Alúmanaim | Aluminum Foil |
Raca Mhias | Dish Rack |
Sorn | Stove |
Grinder Caife | Coffee Grinder |
Gravy Boat | Gravy Boat |
Babhlaí Neadaithe | Nesting Bowls |
Mhias Bácála | Baking Dish |
Gallúnach | Soap |
Tuáillí Páipéir | Paper Towels |
Goil | Boil |
Bosca Oighir | Ice Box |
Uirlisí Cistine | Kitchen Utensils |
Ciseán Aráin | Bread Basket |
Roaster | Roaster |
Oileán Na Cistine | Kitchen Island |
Cócaire | Cook |
Cuntar | Counter |
Anraith | Soup |
Spíosraí | Spices |
Ciseán Dramhaíola | Waste Basket |
Carafe | Carafe |
Bileog Fianán | Cookie Sheet |
Oideas | Recipe |
Anraithí | Soups |
Béile | Meal |
Naprún | Apron |
Málaí Plaisteacha | Plastic Bags |
Fiuchphointe Uisce | Boiling Water |
Miasniteoir | Dishwasher |
Babhla Mheascadh | Mixing Bowl |
Cócaireán Ríse | Rice Cooker |
Sifter Plúir | Flour Sifter |
Stáin | Tin |
Sicín | Chicken |
Uirlisí | Utensils |
Cistine | Kitchen |
Criathar | Sieve |
Trivet | Trivet |
Bosca Bruscair | Trash Can |
Gairleog | Garlic |
Bord Gearrtha | Cutting Board |
Spinner Sailéad | Salad Spinner |
Pota | Pot |
Uirlisí Cócaireachta | Cooking Utensils |
Pioc Cnó | Nut Pick |
Chopsticks | Chopsticks |
Fuigheall | Leftovers |
Pláta | Plate |
Ullmhú Bia | Food Preparation |
Cuisneoir | Refrigerator |
Teirmiméadar | Thermometer |
Diúscairt Truflais | Garbage Disposal |
Cupán Tae | Tea Cup |
Platter Ag Freastal | Serving Platter |
Sásar | Saucer |
Spúnóg Bhoird | Tablespoon |
Ag Goil | Boiling |
Cupán | Cup |
Popcorn Grán Rósta | Popcorn Popper |
Seomra | Room |
Teanga Dhúchais | Native Language |
Spúinse | Sponge |
Ráimicín | Ramekin |
Déantóir Caife | Coffee Maker |
Earraí Airgid | Silverware |
Spéaclaí | Glasses |
Tairgeoir Feola | Meat Tenderizer |
Uachtaróir | Creamer |
Babhla | Bowl |
Gearrthóir Pizza | Pizza Cutter |
Cófra | Cupboard |
Bácáil | Baking |
Meaisín Espresso | Espresso Machine |
Clais | Pitcher |
Spúnóga Tomhais | Measuring Spoons |
Bia | Food |
Bundt Pan | Bundt Pan |
Ábhar | Matter |
Oigheann | Oven |
Féidir | Can |
Stobhach | Stew |
Próca Spíosraí | Spice Jar |
Oigheann | Oven |
Pota | Pot |
Babhla | Bowl |
Masher | Masher |
Sraith Fondue | Fondue Set |
Potsealbhóir | Potholder |
Muga | Mug |
Gealbhruthach | Decanter |
Scian Ime | Butter Knife |
Stór Focal Na Cistine | Kitchen Vocabulary |
Taos | Dough |
Ag Cócaireacht | Cooking |
Glove Oigheann | Oven Glove |
Cuisle | Whisk |
Grinder Piobar | Pepper Grinder |
Scian Géaróir | Knife Sharpener |
Oigheann Tóstaer | Toaster Oven |
Whisk Broom | Whisk Broom |
Pota Stew | Stew Pot |
Páipéar Céirithe | Waxed Paper |
Brollach | Broom |
Pestle | Pestle |
Oigheann Ollainnis | Dutch Oven |
Tráidire Ciúb Oighir | Ice Cube Tray |
Doirteal | Sink |
Síothlaithe | Percolator |
Pan | Pan |
Cupán | Cup |
Citeal | Kettle |
Comhbhrúiteoir Truflais | Garbage Compactor |
Gloine Sú | Juice Glass |
Chop | Chop |
Seastán Císte | Cake Stand |
Bosca Bruscair Glasraí | Vegetable Bin |
Adhmaid | Wood |
Pan Rósta | Roasting Pan |
Cutter Fianán | Cookie Cutter |
Bia | Food |
Masher Prátaí | Potato Masher |
Cadóg | Caddy |
Iarann waffle | Waffle Iron |
Roth Pizza | Pizza Wheel |
Gallúnach Mhias | Dish Soap |
Scoop Uachtar Reoite | Ice Cream Scoop |
Thar A Bheith Te | Extremely Hot |
Fearais Cistine | Kitchen Appliances |
Bambú | Bamboo |
Siúcra Sifter | Sugar Sifter |
Bád Anlann | Sauce Boat |
Sceanra | Cutlery |
Scáinteoir Cnó | Nut Cracker |
Miasa | Dishes |
Spúnóg | Spoon |
Reamer | Reamer |
Árasán | Flatware |
Glasraí | Vegetables |
Crann Fuinte | Rolling Pin |
Cumascóir | Blender |
Quiche Pan | Quiche Pan |
Taespúnóg | Teaspoon |
Pláta | Plate |
Mhias | Dish |
Spéaclaí | Glasses |
Gabha Dubh Meala | Honey Dipper |
Babhla Torthaí | Fruit Bowl |
Fuip | Whip |
Poirceallán | China |
Pioc Oighir | Ice Pick |
Frásaí | Phrases |
Buidéal | Bottle |
Spíosraí | Spices |
Seisear | Zester |
Grinder | Grinder |
Tlúnna | Tongs |
Spatula | Spatula |
Reoiteoir | Freezer |
Clúdach | Lid |
Oidis | Recipes |
Mata Boird | Placemat |
Tráidire | Tray |
Uaineadóir | Timer |
Pláta Te | Hot Plate |
Ag Freastal Ar Phíosaí | Serving Pieces |
Déantóir Iógart | Yogurt Maker |
Scilet | Skillet |
Teapot | Teapot |
Uaineadóir Ubh | Egg Timer |
Cupán Custard | Custard Cup |
Friochtán | Fryer |
Is Féidir Opener | Can Opener |
Oigheann Micreathonnach | Microwave Oven |
Cócaireán Brú | Pressure Cooker |
Tuáille Mhias | Dish Towel |
Friochtán | Frying Pan |
Crann Fuinte | Rolling Pin |
Babhla Sailéid | Salad Bowl |
Deimhis Éanlaithe | Poultry Shears |
Crúiscín | Jug |
Ag Ithe | Eating |
Déantóir Uachtar Reoite | Ice Cream Maker |
Sifter | Sifter |
Cócaire | Cook |
Cupán Tomhais | Measuring Cup |
Mála Truflais | Garbage Bag |
Oscailteoir Buidéal | Bottle Opener |
Cupán Caife | Coffee Cup |
Gríl | Grill |
Helpful Sentences
Now that you have gained enough vocabulary about all the essential cooking items in every Irish kitchen let’s learn how to ask for and talk about each item.
Irish Sentences | English Translation |
Cad as a bhfuair tú an cupán caife sin? | Where did you get that coffee cup from? |
An féidir liom oscailt buidéal a fháil? | Can I get a bottle opener? |
Tabhair pas dom an spúnóg. | Please pass me the spoon. |
Tabhair dom an forc le do thoil. | Please give me the fork. |
Go raibh maith agat as na spéaclaí seo a thabhairt dom, bhí siad de dhíth orm. | Thank you for gifting me these glasses, I needed them. |
Cé chomh fada is ceart dom an t-amadóir a shocrú? | For how long should I set the timer? |
Caithfidh mé an cáca a bhácáil san oigheann micreathonn. | I need to bake the cake in the microwave oven. |
An féidir leat suíomh Gréasáin maith a sheoladh chugam chun uirlisí cócaireachta a cheannach? | Can you send me a good website for buying cooking utensils? |
Níl an tóstaer seo ag obair. | This toaster is not working. |
Bainimis úsáid as meascthóir chun an milkshake a dhéanamh. | Let’s use a mixer to make the milkshake. |
Bí cinnte an naprún a chaitheamh. | Make sure to wear the apron. |
Is féidir leat an sailéad a dhéanamh i mbabhla sailéad. | You can make the salad in a salad bowl. |
Cuir an clúdach ar an mbuidéal le do thoil. | Please put the lid on the bottle. |
Cá bhfuil na plátaí? | Where are the plates? |
Tá plátaí sa chomh-aireachta. | Plates are in the cabinet. |
Cuir an babhla torthaí sa chuisneoir. | Put the fruit bowl in the refrigerator. |
Teastaíonn spúnóga agus pioc oighir uainn. | We need spoons and an ice pick. |
Gearr an pizza le gearrthóir pizza. | Cut the pizza with a pizza cutter. |
Tá an meaisín espresso briste cheana féin. | The espresso machine has broken already. |
An bhfuil muga saincheaptha uait? | Do you need a customized mug? |
Bain úsáid as scoop uachtar reoite amach as an uachtar reoite. | Take the ice cream out using an ice cream scoop. |
Ba chóir an fheoil a chur i cócaireán brú a bheith bruite i gceart. | The meat should be put in a pressure cooker to be cooked properly. |
Tabhair dom na spéaclaí fíona, tá aíonna agam. | Bring me the wine glasses, I have guests over. |
Is liomsa na miasa tSín seo. | These China dishes are mine. |
Bain úsáid as lámhainní oigheann nó d’fhéadfadh do lámh a bheith dóite. | Use an oven glove or else your hand might get burned. |
Bainimis úsáid as an spúnóg chun cluichí a imirt. | Let’s use the spoon to play games. |
Wrapping Up

That’s it for this article. You learned about the Irish pantry, the three most used cooking appliances in Ireland, and the common utensils vocabulary. If you are looking for some great options to learn different languages then the best option for you would be the Ling App by Simya Solutions for it provides diverse ways of learning.
Happy Learning!