HeyRuaHow to say “hillock” in Irish
- Irish:
- tulach
- English:
- hillock, burial mound
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-ukh” /ˈt̪ˠʊl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- tulacha (hillocks)
- Genitive singular:
- tulaí, na tulaí (e.g. barr na tulaí, the top of the hillock)
- Genitive plural:
- tulach, na dtulach (e.g. tír na dtulach, the land of the hillocks)
What does “tulach” mean?
“Tulach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hillock
- A small, low hill or mound.Also: mound, low hill, knoll.
“Tulach” with the article
The plural of hillock in Irish is tulacha. Here is tulach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tulach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tulach, the Irish word for hillock.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hillock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hillock?
The Irish for hillock is tulach (pronounced “TUL-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tulacha. Depending on context it can also mean burial mound.
How do you pronounce tulach in Irish?
Tulach is said like “TUL-ukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of hillock in Irish?
The plural of tulach is tulacha; with the article, na tulacha means “the hillocks”. The genitive plural is tulach, as in tír na dtulach (the land of the hillocks).
Does tulach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tulach can mean hillock or burial mound, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tulach change to thulach or dtulach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tulach becomes mo thulach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtulach (eclipsis).
How is 'tulach' different from 'cnoc'?
'Cnoc' is the general word for a hill, while 'tulach' is a smaller, low hill or mound.
Why do so many Irish place names contain 'Tully' or 'Tulla'?
These come from 'tulach', as in Tulach Mhór (Tullamore), referring to a local hillock or mound.
