HeyRuaHow to say “bubble” in Irish
- Irish:
- boilgeog
- English:
- bubble, bead
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIL-ig-ohg” /ˈbˠɪlʲəɟoːɡ/
- Plural:
- boilgeoga (bubbles)
- Genitive singular:
- boilgeoige, na boilgeoige (e.g. dath na boilgeoige, the colour of the bubble)
- Genitive plural:
- boilgeog, na mboilgeog (e.g. líon na mboilgeog, the number of bubbles)
What does “boilgeog” mean?
“Boilgeog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bubble
- A small ball of air or gas inside a liquid or on its surface.Also: air bubble, froth bubble.
“Boilgeog” with the article
The plural of bubble in Irish is boilgeoga. Here is boilgeog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boilgeog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boilgeog, the Irish word for bubble.
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Bubble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bubble?
The Irish for bubble is boilgeog (pronounced “BIL-ig-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is boilgeoga. Depending on context it can also mean bead.
How do you pronounce boilgeog in Irish?
Boilgeog is said like “BIL-ig-ohg” (IPA /ˈbˠɪlʲəɟoːɡ/).
What is the plural of bubble in Irish?
The plural of boilgeog is boilgeoga; with the article, na boilgeoga means “the bubbles”. The genitive plural is boilgeog, as in líon na mboilgeog (the number of bubbles).
Does boilgeog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Boilgeog can mean bubble or bead, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does boilgeog change to bhoilgeog or mboilgeog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boilgeog becomes mo bhoilgeog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboilgeog (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'boilgeog' and 'cúr'?
'Boilgeog' is a single bubble, while 'cúr' is foam or froth made of many bubbles together.
