HeyRuaHow to say “inflation” in Irish
- Irish:
- boilsciú
- English:
- inflation, inflating
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- boilscigh, to bulge (ag boilsciú, bulging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BWIL-shkoo” /ˈbˠɪlʲʃcuː/
- Genitive singular:
- boilscithe, an bhoilscithe (e.g. ráta boilscithe, rate of inflation)
What does “boilsciú” mean?
“Boilsciú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inflation
- A general rise in prices and fall in the value of money in an economy.Also: price inflation, rising prices.
1 other meaning: inflating
- 2inflating
- The act of inflating or swelling something; verbal noun of the verb boilscigh.Also: inflation, swelling, blowing up.
“Boilsciú” as a verbal noun
After ag, boilsciú means bulging: it is the verbal noun of the verb boilscigh (to bulge). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Boilsciú” with the article
Here is boilsciú after the article (an t-alt).
“Boilsciú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boilsciú, the Irish word for inflation.
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Inflation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inflation?
The Irish for inflation is boilsciú (pronounced “BWIL-shkoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inflating.
How do you pronounce boilsciú in Irish?
Boilsciú is said like “BWIL-shkoo” (IPA /ˈbˠɪlʲʃcuː/).
Does boilsciú have a plural?
No plural form is given for boilsciú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does boilsciú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Boilsciú can mean inflation or inflating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does boilsciú change to bhoilsciú or mboilsciú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boilsciú becomes mo bhoilsciú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboilsciú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of boilsciú?
Deflation is díbhoilsciú in Irish, the reverse of boilsciú.
