HeyRuaHow to say “greasing” in Irish
- Irish:
- bealú
- English:
- greasing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bealaigh, to grease (ag bealú, greasing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-oo” /ˈbʲal̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- bealaithe, an bhealaithe (e.g. gunna bealaithe, grease gun)
What does “bealú” mean?
- greasing
- The act of applying grease or oil to something; it is the verbal noun of the verb bealaigh, to grease or lubricate.Also: lubrication, oiling, lubricating.
“Bealú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bealú means greasing: it is the verbal noun of the verb bealaigh (to grease). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bealú” with the article
Here is bealú after the article (an t-alt).
“Bealú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bealú, the Irish word for greasing.
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Greasing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for greasing?
The Irish for greasing is bealú (pronounced “BAL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bealú in Irish?
Bealú is said like “BAL-oo” (IPA /ˈbʲal̪ˠuː/).
Does bealú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bealú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bealú change to bhealú or mbealú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bealú becomes mo bhealú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbealú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bealú and bealadh?
Bealú is the act of greasing (verbal noun of bealaigh), while bealadh is the grease or lubricant itself.
