HeyRuaHow to say “bubble” in Irish
- Irish:
- boilgín
- English:
- bubble, blister
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOL-ig-een” /ˈbˠɛlʲəɟiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- boilgíní (bubbles)
- Genitive singular:
- boilgín, an bhoilgín (e.g. méid an bhoilgín, the size of the bubble)
- Genitive plural:
- boilgíní, na mboilgíní (e.g. pléascadh na mboilgíní, the bursting of the bubbles)
What does “boilgín” mean?
“Boilgín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bubble
- A small bubble of air or gas in a liquid, such as in a drink or in boiling water.Also: small bubble, air bubble.
“Boilgín” with the article
The plural of bubble in Irish is boilgíní. Here is boilgín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boilgín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boilgín, 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 boilgín (pronounced “BOL-ig-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boilgíní. Depending on context it can also mean blister.
How do you pronounce boilgín in Irish?
Boilgín is said like “BOL-ig-een” (IPA /ˈbˠɛlʲəɟiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of bubble in Irish?
The plural of boilgín is boilgíní; with the article, na boilgíní means “the bubbles”. The genitive plural is boilgíní, as in pléascadh na mboilgíní (the bursting of the bubbles).
Does boilgín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Boilgín can mean bubble or blister, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does boilgín change to bhoilgín or mboilgín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boilgín becomes mo bhoilgín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboilgín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'boilgín' and 'bolgán'?
Both can mean bubble; 'boilgín' is a diminutive form suggesting a small bubble, while 'bolgán' is also used for bubble or bulb.
