HeyRuaHow to say “bolt” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolta
- English:
- bolt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOL-tuh” /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- boltaí (bolts)
- Genitive singular:
- bolta, an bholta (e.g. ceann an bholta, the head of the bolt)
- Genitive plural:
- boltaí, na mboltaí (e.g. bosca na mboltaí, the box of bolts)
What does “bolta” mean?
- bolt
- A metal pin or bar, usually threaded, used with a nut to fasten things together, or a sliding bar for locking a door.Also: door bolt, metal bolt, fastener.
“Bolta” with the article
The plural of bolt in Irish is boltaí. Here is bolta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bolta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bolta, the Irish word for bolt.
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Bolt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bolt?
The Irish for bolt is bolta (pronounced “BOL-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boltaí.
How do you pronounce bolta in Irish?
Bolta is said like “BOL-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of bolt in Irish?
The plural of bolta is boltaí; with the article, na boltaí means “the bolts”. The genitive plural is boltaí, as in bosca na mboltaí (the box of bolts).
Why does bolta change to bholta or mbolta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolta becomes mo bholta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolta (eclipsis).
How do I say 'nuts and bolts' in Irish?
Use 'cnónna agus boltaí'; for a single pair you can say 'bolta agus cnó'.
