HeyRuaHow to say “apple” in Irish
- Irish:
- úll
- English:
- apple, ball
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ool” /uːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- úlla (apples)
- Genitive singular:
- úill, an úill (e.g. craiceann an úill, the skin of the apple)
- Genitive plural:
- úll, na n-úll (e.g. pióg úll, apple pie)
What does “úll” mean?
“Úll” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- apple
- The round fruit of the apple tree, with red, green or yellow skin.Also: fruit, eating apple.
1 other meaning: ball
- 2ball
- A round or globular object or part, such as the ball of a joint or a knob.Also: globe, knob, pommel.
“Úll” with the article
The plural of apple in Irish is úlla. Here is úll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Úll” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úll, the Irish word for apple.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Apple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apple?
The Irish for apple is úll (pronounced “ool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is úlla. Depending on context it can also mean ball.
How do you pronounce úll in Irish?
Úll is said like “ool” (IPA /uːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of apple in Irish?
The plural of úll is úlla; with the article, na húlla means “the apples”. The genitive plural is úll, as in pióg úll (apple pie).
Does úll have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úll can mean apple or ball, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does úll sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-úll (the apple), a húll (her apple), a n-úll (their apple), na húlla (the apples).
What is the Irish for apple tree and orchard?
An apple tree is 'crann úll' and an orchard is 'úllord'.
What is 'úll na scornaí'?
'Úll na scornaí' is the Adam's apple in the throat.
