HeyRuaHow to say “mouthful” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolgam
- English:
- mouthful
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOL-ug-um” /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠəɡəmˠ/
- Plural:
- bolgaim (mouthfuls)
- Genitive singular:
- bolgaim, an bholgaim (e.g. blas an bholgaim, the taste of the mouthful)
- Genitive plural:
- bolgam, na mbolgam (e.g. cúpla bolgam tae, a couple of sups of tea)
What does “bolgam” mean?
- mouthful
- An amount of liquid, or sometimes food, taken into the mouth at one time; a sup or gulp.Also: sup, gulp, swallow, sip.
“Bolgam” with the article
The plural of mouthful in Irish is bolgaim. Here is bolgam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bolgam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bolgam, the Irish word for mouthful.
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Mouthful in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mouthful?
The Irish for mouthful is bolgam (pronounced “BOL-ug-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bolgaim.
How do you pronounce bolgam in Irish?
Bolgam is said like “BOL-ug-um” (IPA /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠəɡəmˠ/).
What is the plural of mouthful in Irish?
The plural of bolgam is bolgaim; with the article, na bolgaim means “the mouthfuls”. The genitive plural is bolgam, as in cúpla bolgam tae (a couple of sups of tea).
Why does bolgam change to bholgam or mbolgam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolgam becomes mo bholgam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolgam (eclipsis).
Is 'bolgam' used for food as well as drink?
Mainly for drink, as in 'bolgam tae'; for a bite of food 'greim' or 'plaic' is more usual.
Is 'blogam' the same word?
Yes, 'blogam' is a common spoken variant of 'bolgam' with the same meaning.
