HeyRuaHow to say “limestone” in Irish
- Irish:
- aolchloch
- English:
- limestone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYL-khlukh” /ˈiːlˌxlˠɔx/
- Plural:
- aolchlocha (limestones)
- Genitive singular:
- aolchloiche, na haolchloiche (e.g. cairéal aolchloiche, limestone quarry)
- Genitive plural:
- aolchloch, na n-aolchloch (e.g. cairéal na n-aolchloch, the limestone quarry)
What does “aolchloch” mean?
- limestone
- A hard grey or white rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, burned to make lime and used in building.Also: limestone rock, lime rock.
“Aolchloch” with the article
The plural of limestone in Irish is aolchlocha. Here is aolchloch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aolchloch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aolchloch, the Irish word for limestone.
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Limestone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for limestone?
The Irish for limestone is aolchloch (pronounced “AYL-khlukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aolchlocha.
How do you pronounce aolchloch in Irish?
Aolchloch is said like “AYL-khlukh” (IPA /ˈiːlˌxlˠɔx/).
What is the plural of limestone in Irish?
The plural of aolchloch is aolchlocha; with the article, na haolchlocha means “the limestones”. The genitive plural is aolchloch, as in cairéal na n-aolchloch (the limestone quarry).
Why does aolchloch sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aolchloch (the limestone), a haolchloch (her limestone), a n-aolchloch (their limestone), na haolchlocha (the limestones).
What is the difference between 'aol' and 'aolchloch'?
'Aol' is lime, the powder made by burning stone, while 'aolchloch' is the limestone rock itself, literally 'lime stone'.
