HeyRuaHow to say “black hole” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúpholl
- English:
- black hole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-fol” /ˈd̪ˠuːfˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dúphoill (black holes)
- Genitive singular:
- dúphoill, an dúphoill (e.g. imeall an dúphoill, the edge of the black hole)
- Genitive plural:
- dúpholl, na ndúpholl (e.g. fuinneamh na ndúpholl, the energy of the black holes)
What does “dúpholl” mean?
- black hole
- A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.Also: collapsed star.
“Dúpholl” with the article
The plural of black hole in Irish is dúphoill. Here is dúpholl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúpholl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúpholl, the Irish word for black hole.
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Black hole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for black hole?
The Irish for black hole is dúpholl (pronounced “DOO-fol”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dúphoill.
How do you pronounce dúpholl in Irish?
Dúpholl is said like “DOO-fol” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːfˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of black hole in Irish?
The plural of dúpholl is dúphoill; with the article, na dúphoill means “the black holes”. The genitive plural is dúpholl, as in fuinneamh na ndúpholl (the energy of the black holes).
Why does dúpholl change to dhúpholl or ndúpholl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúpholl becomes mo dhúpholl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúpholl (eclipsis).
How is 'dúpholl' formed?
It combines 'dú' (black, dark) with 'poll' (hole), with lenition of the p: 'dúpholl'. It is the standard scientific term rather than 'poll dubh'.
