HeyRuaHow to say “boil” in Irish
- Irish:
- neascóid
- English:
- boil, cantankerous person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAS-kohj” /ˈnʲasˠkoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- neascóidí (boils)
- Genitive singular:
- neascóide, na neascóide (e.g. pian na neascóide, the pain of the boil)
- Genitive plural:
- neascóidí, na neascóidí (e.g. leigheas neascóidí, a cure for boils)
What does “neascóid” mean?
“Neascóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boil
- A painful swollen lump on the skin filled with pus.Also: abscess, carbuncle, furuncle.
“Neascóid” with the article
The plural of boil in Irish is neascóidí. Here is neascóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neascóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neascóid, the Irish word for boil.
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Boil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boil?
The Irish for boil is neascóid (pronounced “NAS-kohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neascóidí. Depending on context it can also mean cantankerous person.
How do you pronounce neascóid in Irish?
Neascóid is said like “NAS-kohj” (IPA /ˈnʲasˠkoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of boil in Irish?
The plural of neascóid is neascóidí; with the article, na neascóidí means “the boils”. The genitive plural is neascóidí, as in leigheas neascóidí (a cure for boils).
Does neascóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neascóid can mean boil or cantankerous person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between neascóid and easpa?
Neascóid is a boil on the skin, while easpa is more generally an abscess; in everyday speech the two overlap.
Can neascóid describe a person?
Yes, figuratively 'Is neascóid é' means he is a pest or a cantankerous nuisance.
