HeyRuaHow to say “crook of the arm” in Irish
- Irish:
- baclámh
- English:
- crook of the arm, armful
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOK-lawv” /ˈbˠakˌl̪ˠaːw/
- Plural:
- baclámha (crooks of the arm)
- Genitive singular:
- bacláimhe, na bacláimhe (e.g. i lúb na bacláimhe, in the crook of the arm)
- Genitive plural:
- baclámh, na mbaclámh (e.g. ualach na mbaclámh, the load of the armfuls)
What does “baclámh” mean?
“Baclámh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crook of the arm
- The bend of the arm at the elbow, used for holding or carrying something against the body.Also: bend of the arm, arms, armful.
1 other meaning: armful
- 2armful
- As much as can be carried in the bent arm or arms.Also: armload.
“Baclámh” with the article
The plural of crook of the arm in Irish is baclámha. Here is baclámh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baclámh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baclámh, the Irish word for crook of the arm.
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Crook of the arm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crook of the arm?
The Irish for crook of the arm is baclámh (pronounced “BOK-lawv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baclámha. Depending on context it can also mean armful.
How do you pronounce baclámh in Irish?
Baclámh is said like “BOK-lawv” (IPA /ˈbˠakˌl̪ˠaːw/).
What is the plural of crook of the arm in Irish?
The plural of baclámh is baclámha; with the article, na baclámha means “the crooks of the arm”. The genitive plural is baclámh, as in ualach na mbaclámh (the load of the armfuls).
Does baclámh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baclámh can mean crook of the arm or armful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baclámh change to bhaclámh or mbaclámh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baclámh becomes mo bhaclámh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaclámh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is holding a baby in their arms?
Use the possessive with i: 'Tá an leanbh ina baclámh' (she is holding the baby in her arms), or 'i mo bhaclámh' for 'in my arms'.
