HeyRuaHow to say “armful” in Irish
- Irish:
- ultach
- English:
- armful, load
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-tukh” /ˈʊl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ultaigh (armfuls)
- Genitive singular:
- ultaigh, an ultaigh (e.g. meáchan an ultaigh, the weight of the armful)
- Genitive plural:
- ultach, na n-ultach (e.g. meáchan na n-ultach, the weight of the armfuls)
What does “ultach” mean?
“Ultach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- armful
- As much as you can carry in your arms or against your chest.Also: breast-load, bundle, load.
1 other meaning: load
- 2load
- A load or burden that someone carries.Also: burden, weight.
Other Irish words for armful: baclainn (armful)
“Ultach” with the article
The plural of armful in Irish is ultaigh. Here is ultach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ultach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ultach, the Irish word for armful.
Other nouns in Irish
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Armful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for armful?
The Irish for armful is ultach (pronounced “UL-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ultaigh. Depending on context it can also mean load.
How do you pronounce ultach in Irish?
Ultach is said like “UL-tukh” (IPA /ˈʊl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of armful in Irish?
The plural of ultach is ultaigh; with the article, na hultaigh means “the armfuls”. The genitive plural is ultach, as in meáchan na n-ultach (the weight of the armfuls).
Does ultach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ultach can mean armful or load, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ultach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Ulster.
Why does ultach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ultach (the armful), a hultach (her armful), a n-ultach (their armful), na hultaigh (the armfuls).
What is the difference between 'ultach' and 'ualach'?
'Ultach' is an armful carried against the chest, such as 'ultach móna'. 'Ualach' is a general load or burden, often carried on the back or in a vehicle.
