HeyRuaHow to say “bullock” in Irish
- Irish:
- bullán
- English:
- bullock, bullaun stone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUL-awn” /ˈbˠʊlˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- bulláin (bullocks)
- Genitive singular:
- bulláin, an bhulláin (e.g. adharca an bhulláin, the bullock's horns)
- Genitive plural:
- bullán, na mbullán (e.g. praghas na mbullán, the price of bullocks)
What does “bullán” mean?
“Bullán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bullock
- A young castrated bull raised for beef.Also: steer, young bull, castrated bull.
1 other meaning: bullaun stone
- 2bullaun stone
- A stone with a hollow basin cut into it, often found at old church sites in Ireland.Also: bullaun, basin stone.
Other Irish words for bullock: damh (ox)
“Bullán” with the article
The plural of bullock in Irish is bulláin. Here is bullán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bullán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bullán, the Irish word for bullock.
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Bullock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bullock?
The Irish for bullock is bullán (pronounced “BUL-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bulláin. Depending on context it can also mean bullaun stone.
How do you pronounce bullán in Irish?
Bullán is said like “BUL-awn” (IPA /ˈbˠʊlˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of bullock in Irish?
The plural of bullán is bulláin; with the article, na bulláin means “the bullocks”. The genitive plural is bullán, as in praghas na mbullán (the price of bullocks).
Does bullán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bullán can mean bullock or bullaun stone, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bullán change to bhullán or mbullán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bullán becomes mo bhullán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbullán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bullán' and 'tarbh'?
A 'tarbh' is an uncastrated bull kept for breeding, while a 'bullán' is a castrated young bull, a bullock, raised for beef.
