HeyRuaHow to say “bubble” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolgóid
- English:
- bubble, blister
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOL-uh-gohd” /ˈbˠɔlˠəɡoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- bolgóidí (bubbles)
- Genitive singular:
- bolgóide, na bolgóide (e.g. dath na bolgóide, the colour of the bubble)
- Genitive plural:
- bolgóidí, na mbolgóidí (e.g. pléascadh na mbolgóidí, the bursting of the bubbles)
What does “bolgóid” mean?
“Bolgóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bubble
- A small ball of air or gas inside a liquid or with a thin film of liquid around it.Also: air bubble, soap bubble.
“Bolgóid” with the article
The plural of bubble in Irish is bolgóidí. Here is bolgóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bolgóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bolgóid, 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 bolgóid (pronounced “BOL-uh-gohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bolgóidí. Depending on context it can also mean blister.
How do you pronounce bolgóid in Irish?
Bolgóid is said like “BOL-uh-gohd” (IPA /ˈbˠɔlˠəɡoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of bubble in Irish?
The plural of bolgóid is bolgóidí; with the article, na bolgóidí means “the bubbles”. The genitive plural is bolgóidí, as in pléascadh na mbolgóidí (the bursting of the bubbles).
Does bolgóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bolgóid can mean bubble or blister, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bolgóid change to bholgóid or mbolgóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolgóid becomes mo bholgóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolgóid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bolgóid and cúr?
A bolgóid is a single bubble, while cúr is foam or froth made of many small bubbles.
