HeyRuaHow to say “apple tart” in Irish
- Irish:
- úllóg
- English:
- apple tart
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-lohg” /ˈuːl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- úllóga (apple tarts)
- Genitive singular:
- úllóige, na húllóige (e.g. blas na húllóige, the taste of the apple tart)
- Genitive plural:
- úllóg, na n-úllóg (e.g. oideas na n-úllóg, the recipe for the apple tarts)
What does “úllóg” mean?
- apple tart
- A tart or pie made with apples, often baked in a dish with pastry.Also: apple pie, apple cake, tart.
“Úllóg” with the article
The plural of apple tart in Irish is úllóga. Here is úllóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Úllóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úllóg, the Irish word for apple tart.
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Apple tart in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apple tart?
The Irish for apple tart is úllóg (pronounced “OO-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is úllóga.
How do you pronounce úllóg in Irish?
Úllóg is said like “OO-lohg” (IPA /ˈuːl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of apple tart in Irish?
The plural of úllóg is úllóga; with the article, na húllóga means “the apple tarts”. The genitive plural is úllóg, as in oideas na n-úllóg (the recipe for the apple tarts).
Why does úllóg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an úllóg (the apple tart), a húllóg (her apple tart), a n-úllóg (their apple tart), na húllóga (the apple tarts).
What is the difference between 'úllóg' and 'pióg úll'?
Both mean an apple tart or apple pie; 'úllóg' is a single word formed from 'úll' (apple), while 'pióg úll' is a phrase using 'pióg' (pie).
