HeyRuaHow to say “baldness” in Irish
- Irish:
- calbhacht
- English:
- baldness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-uh-wukht” /ˈkalˠəwəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- calbhachta, na calbhachta (e.g. cúis na calbhachta, the cause of baldness)
What does “calbhacht” mean?
- baldness
- The state of having little or no hair on the head.Also: bald head, hair loss, alopecia.
“Calbhacht” with the article
Here is calbhacht after the article (an t-alt).
an chalbhacht
the baldness
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Calbhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calbhacht, the Irish word for baldness.
Tá calbhacht ag teacht air go luath.
He is going bald early.
Ritheann an chalbhacht sa teaghlach sin.
Baldness runs in that family.
Níl leigheas ar an gcalbhacht fós.
There is still no cure for baldness.
Is iomaí fear a bhíonn buartha faoi chalbhacht.
Many men worry about baldness.
Cheannaigh sé leigheas calbhachta ar an idirlíon.
He bought a baldness cure online.
Cheil sé a chalbhacht faoi hata.
He hid his baldness under a hat.
Ní miste liom mo chalbhacht ar chor ar bith.
I don't mind my baldness at all.
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Baldness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baldness?
The Irish for baldness is calbhacht (pronounced “KAL-uh-wukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce calbhacht in Irish?
Calbhacht is said like “KAL-uh-wukht” (IPA /ˈkalˠəwəxt̪ˠ/).
Does calbhacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for calbhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does calbhacht change to chalbhacht or gcalbhacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calbhacht becomes mo chalbhacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalbhacht (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is bald?
The usual way is with the adjective: 'Tá sé maol' or 'Tá sé ag éirí maol'. The noun 'calbhacht' names the condition itself.
