HeyRuaHow to say “beard” in Irish
- Irish:
- ulcha
- English:
- beard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-uh-khuh” /ˈɔl̪ˠəxə/
- Plural:
- ulchaí (beards)
- Genitive singular:
- ulcha, na hulcha (e.g. fad na hulcha, the length of the beard)
- Genitive plural:
- ulchaí, na n-ulchaí (e.g. fad na n-ulchaí, the length of the beards)
What does “ulcha” mean?
- beard
- The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.Also: whiskers, facial hair, goatee.
Other Irish words for beard: féasóg (beard)
“Ulcha” with the article
The plural of beard in Irish is ulchaí. Here is ulcha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ulcha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ulcha, the Irish word for beard.
Other nouns in Irish
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Beard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beard?
The Irish for beard is ulcha (pronounced “UL-uh-khuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ulchaí.
How do you pronounce ulcha in Irish?
Ulcha is said like “UL-uh-khuh” (IPA /ˈɔl̪ˠəxə/).
What is the plural of beard in Irish?
The plural of ulcha is ulchaí; with the article, na hulchaí means “the beards”. The genitive plural is ulchaí, as in fad na n-ulchaí (the length of the beards).
Why does ulcha sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ulcha (the beard), a hulcha (her beard), a n-ulcha (their beard), na hulchaí (the beards).
What is the difference between ulcha and féasóg?
Both mean beard; féasóg is more widely used in everyday speech, while ulcha is common in Ulster Irish and also standard. Croiméal means a moustache.
