HeyRuaHow to say “lime” in Irish
- Irish:
- aol
- English:
- lime, whitewash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “eel” /iːlˠ/
- Plural:
- aolta (limes)
- Genitive singular:
- aoil, an aoil (e.g. mála aoil, a bag of lime)
- Genitive plural:
- aolta, na n-aolta (e.g. cineálacha na n-aolta, the types of the limes)
What does “aol” mean?
“Aol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lime
- A white substance made by burning limestone, used in building, farming and making mortar.Also: quicklime, calcium oxide, mortar lime.
1 other meaning: whitewash
- 2whitewash
- A mixture of lime and water painted on walls to make them white.Also: limewash.
Other Irish words for lime: líoma (lime)
“Aol” with the article
The plural of lime in Irish is aolta. Here is aol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aol, the Irish word for lime.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lime in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lime?
The Irish for lime is aol (pronounced “eel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aolta. Depending on context it can also mean whitewash.
How do you pronounce aol in Irish?
Aol is said like “eel” (IPA /iːlˠ/).
What is the plural of lime in Irish?
The plural of aol is aolta; with the article, na haolta means “the limes”. The genitive plural is aolta, as in cineálacha na n-aolta (the types of the limes).
Does aol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aol can mean lime or whitewash, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aol also has its own entry as a verb meaning to whitewash.
Why does aol sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aol (the lime), a haol (her lime), a n-aol (their lime), na haolta (the limes).
Does 'aol' mean the fruit lime?
No, 'aol' is only the mineral substance. The citrus fruit is 'líoma'.
What is limestone in Irish?
Limestone is 'aolchloch', built from 'aol' and 'cloch'.
