HeyRuaHow to say “dung” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoileach
- English:
- dung
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-lukh” /ˈiːlʲəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aoiligh, an aoiligh (e.g. carn aoiligh, dunghill)
What does “aoileach” mean?
- dung
- Animal droppings mixed with straw, collected and spread on land as fertiliser.Also: manure, farmyard manure, muck, fertiliser.
“Aoileach” with the article
Here is aoileach after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aoileach
the dung
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aoileach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoileach, the Irish word for dung.
Tá boladh láidir ón aoileach sa chlós.
There's a strong smell from the manure in the yard.
Scaip an feirmeoir aoileach ar an ngort.
The farmer spread dung on the field.
Bhí carn aoiligh taobh thiar den bhóitheach.
There was a dung heap behind the cowshed.
Cuir aoileach ar na prátaí roimh an earrach.
Put manure on the potatoes before spring.
Bhí mo bhuataisí clúdaithe le haoileach.
My boots were covered in muck.
Is maith an leasú é an t-aoileach.
Manure is a good fertiliser.
Tharraing siad an t-aoileach amach leis an gcarr capaill.
They hauled the dung out with the horse cart.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dung in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dung?
The Irish for dung is aoileach (pronounced “EE-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aoileach in Irish?
Aoileach is said like “EE-lukh” (IPA /ˈiːlʲəx/).
Does aoileach have a plural?
No plural form is given for aoileach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aoileach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aoileach (the dung), a haoileach (her dung), a n-aoileach (their dung).
What is the difference between aoileach and leasú?
Aoileach is animal manure specifically, while leasú is any fertiliser or soil improver, including artificial fertiliser (leasú ceimiceach).
