HeyRuaHow to say “bulk” in Irish
- Irish:
- bulc
- English:
- bulk, cargo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bulk” /bˠʊlˠk/
- Plural:
- builc (bulks)
- Genitive singular:
- builc, an bhuilc (e.g. cuid an bhuilc, part of the bulk)
- Genitive plural:
- bulc, na mbulc (e.g. luchtú na mbulc, the loading of the bulk cargoes)
What does “bulc” mean?
“Bulc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bulk
- The greater part or main mass of something; also a large quantity or volume.Also: mass, main part, large quantity.
1 other meaning: cargo
- 2cargo
- A ship's cargo or load, especially loose cargo carried in bulk.Also: freight, shipload, bulk cargo.
Other Irish words for bulk: toirt (bulk)
“Bulc” with the article
The plural of bulk in Irish is builc. Here is bulc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bulc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bulc, the Irish word for bulk.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bulk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bulk?
The Irish for bulk is bulc (pronounced “bulk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is builc. Depending on context it can also mean cargo.
How do you pronounce bulc in Irish?
Bulc is said like “bulk” (IPA /bˠʊlˠk/).
What is the plural of bulk in Irish?
The plural of bulc is builc; with the article, na builc means “the bulks”. The genitive plural is bulc, as in luchtú na mbulc (the loading of the bulk cargoes).
Does bulc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bulc can mean bulk or cargo, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bulc change to bhulc or mbulc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bulc becomes mo bhulc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbulc (eclipsis).
How do I say 'buy in bulk' in Irish?
Say 'ceannach ar an mbulc'. For 'the bulk of' something, 'formhór' or 'an chuid is mó' is often more natural, e.g. 'formhór na ndaoine'.
