HeyRuaHow to say “cow dung” in Irish
- Irish:
- bualtrach
- English:
- cow dung
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOOL-trukh” /ˈbuəlˠt̪ˠɾˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bualtraí, na bualtraí (e.g. boladh na bualtraí, the smell of the cow dung)
What does “bualtrach” mean?
- cow dung
- The droppings of cattle, especially when soft or fresh.Also: dung, cowpat, manure, cow manure.
“Bualtrach” with the article
Here is bualtrach after the article (an t-alt).
an bhualtrach
the cow dung
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bualtrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bualtrach, the Irish word for cow dung.
Sheas sé i mbualtrach sa pháirc.
He stepped in cow dung in the field.
Bhí bualtrach ar fud an bhóthair.
There was cow dung all over the road.
Glan an bhualtrach de do bhuataisí.
Clean the dung off your boots.
Bhí boladh láidir na bualtraí sa bhealach.
There was a strong smell of dung in the lane.
Tá mo bhróga clúdaithe le bualtrach.
My shoes are covered in cow dung.
Leathann an feirmeoir bualtrach ar an talamh.
The farmer spreads dung on the land.
Bhí an bhó ina seasamh sa bhualtrach.
The cow was standing in the dung.
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Cow dung in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cow dung?
The Irish for cow dung is bualtrach (pronounced “BOOL-trukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bualtrach in Irish?
Bualtrach is said like “BOOL-trukh” (IPA /ˈbuəlˠt̪ˠɾˠəx/).
Does bualtrach have a plural?
No plural form is given for bualtrach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bualtrach change to bhualtrach or mbualtrach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bualtrach becomes mo bhualtrach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbualtrach (eclipsis).
How is 'bualtrach' different from 'aoileach'?
'Bualtrach' is cow dung, often fresh droppings, while 'aoileach' is manure or dung in general, especially as fertiliser.
