HeyRuaHow to say “bundle” in Irish
- Irish:
- burla
- English:
- bundle, burly person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOOR-luh” /ˈbˠuːɾˠl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- burlaí (bundles)
- Genitive singular:
- burla, an bhurla (e.g. téad an bhurla, the rope of the bundle)
- Genitive plural:
- burlaí, na mburlaí (e.g. iompar na mburlaí, the carrying of the bundles)
What does “burla” mean?
“Burla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bundle
- A bundle or roll of things tied or wrapped together, such as clothes, papers or money.Also: roll, wad, bale.
1 other meaning: burly person
- 2burly person
- A stout, heavily built person, or figuratively a lumpish, unsociable person.Also: lump, hulk.
Other Irish words for bundle: beart (bundle), ceangaltán (bundle), paca (pack)
“Burla” with the article
The plural of bundle in Irish is burlaí. Here is burla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Burla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using burla, the Irish word for bundle.
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Bundle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bundle?
The Irish for bundle is burla (pronounced “BOOR-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is burlaí. Depending on context it can also mean burly person.
How do you pronounce burla in Irish?
Burla is said like “BOOR-luh” (IPA /ˈbˠuːɾˠl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of bundle in Irish?
The plural of burla is burlaí; with the article, na burlaí means “the bundles”. The genitive plural is burlaí, as in iompar na mburlaí (the carrying of the bundles).
Does burla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Burla can mean bundle or burly person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does burla change to bhurla or mburla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) burla becomes mo bhurla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mburla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'burla' and 'beart'?
Both can mean a bundle, but 'beart' is the more general word for a parcel or load, while 'burla' suggests a rolled or bunched bundle, as in 'burla airgid', a wad of money.
