HeyRuaHow to say “bulge” in Irish
- Irish:
- boilsc
- English:
- bulge, boom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bwilshk” /bˠɪlʲʃc/
- Plural:
- boilsceanna (bulges)
- Genitive singular:
- boilsce, na boilsce (e.g. lár na boilsce, the middle of the bulge)
- Genitive plural:
- boilsceanna, na mboilsceanna (e.g. méideanna na mboilsceanna, the sizes of the bulges)
What does “boilsc” mean?
“Boilsc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bulge
- A swelling or outward curve on a surface, where something sticks out.Also: swelling, protuberance, bump.
1 other meaning: boom
- 2boom
- A sudden increase in economic activity or prosperity.Also: economic boom, upturn.
“Boilsc” with the article
The plural of bulge in Irish is boilsceanna. Here is boilsc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boilsc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boilsc, the Irish word for bulge.
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Bulge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bulge?
The Irish for bulge is boilsc (pronounced “bwilshk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is boilsceanna. Depending on context it can also mean boom.
How do you pronounce boilsc in Irish?
Boilsc is said like “bwilshk” (IPA /bˠɪlʲʃc/).
What is the plural of bulge in Irish?
The plural of boilsc is boilsceanna; with the article, na boilsceanna means “the bulges”. The genitive plural is boilsceanna, as in méideanna na mboilsceanna (the sizes of the bulges).
Does boilsc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Boilsc can mean bulge or boom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does boilsc change to bhoilsc or mboilsc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boilsc becomes mo bhoilsc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboilsc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'boilsc' and 'borradh'?
'Boilsc' is mainly a physical bulge, also used for an economic boom, while 'borradh' means growth or a surge, as in 'borradh eacnamaíochta'.
