HeyRuaHow to say “loaf” in Irish
- Irish:
- bollóg
- English:
- loaf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUL-ohg” /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- bollóga (loaves)
- Genitive singular:
- bollóige, na bollóige (e.g. praghas na bollóige, the price of the loaf)
- Genitive plural:
- bollóg, na mbollóg (e.g. praghas na mbollóg, the price of the loaves)
What does “bollóg” mean?
- loaf
- A loaf of bread, especially a round or rounded one.Also: loaf of bread, round loaf, bread loaf.
Other Irish words for loaf: arán (bread), builín (loaf), bairín (loaf)
“Bollóg” with the article
The plural of loaf in Irish is bollóga. Here is bollóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bollóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bollóg, the Irish word for loaf.
Other nouns in Irish
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Loaf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loaf?
The Irish for loaf is bollóg (pronounced “BUL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bollóga.
How do you pronounce bollóg in Irish?
Bollóg is said like “BUL-ohg” (IPA /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of loaf in Irish?
The plural of bollóg is bollóga; with the article, na bollóga means “the loaves”. The genitive plural is bollóg, as in praghas na mbollóg (the price of the loaves).
Why does bollóg change to bhollóg or mbollóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bollóg becomes mo bhollóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbollóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bollóg and builín?
Both mean a loaf. Builín is the more general word for a loaf, while bollóg often suggests a round or rounded loaf, and the two are frequently used interchangeably.
