HeyRuaHow to say “hollow” in Irish
- Irish:
- log
- English:
- hollow, place, pit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lug” /l̪ˠɔɡ/
- Plural:
- loig (hollows)
- Genitive singular:
- loig, an loig (e.g. bun an loig, the bottom of the hollow)
- Genitive plural:
- log, na log (e.g. bun na log, the bottom of the hollows)
What does “log” mean?
“Log” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hollow
- A hollow, dip or depression in a surface or in the ground.Also: dip, depression, pit, cavity.
“Log” with the article
The plural of hollow in Irish is loig. Here is log after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Log” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using log, the Irish word for hollow.
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Hollow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hollow?
The Irish for hollow is log (pronounced “lug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is loig. Depending on context it can also mean place or pit.
How do you pronounce log in Irish?
Log is said like “lug” (IPA /l̪ˠɔɡ/).
What is the plural of hollow in Irish?
The plural of log is loig; with the article, na loig means “the hollows”. The genitive plural is log, as in bun na log (the bottom of the hollows).
Does log have more than one meaning?
Yes. Log can mean hollow, place or pit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'log' different from 'poll'?
'Poll' is a hole, often going right through something, while 'log' is a shallow hollow or dip, as in 'log sa talamh'.
