Oilcloth in Irish (Ola-éadach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for oilcloth?

The Irish for oilcloth is ola-éadach (pronounced “OL-uh-AY-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ola-éadaí.

Q: What is the plural of oilcloth in Irish?

The plural of ola-éadach is ola-éadaí; with the article, na hola-éadaí means “the oilcloths”. The genitive plural is ola-éadaí, as in díoltóir ola-éadaí (an oilcloth seller).

How to say “oilcloth” in Irish

Irish:: ola-éadach
English:: oilcloth
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “OL-uh-AY-dukh” /ˈolˠə ˌeːd̪ˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: ola-éadaí (oilcloths)
Genitive singular:: ola-éadaigh, an ola-éadaigh (e.g. dromchla an ola-éadaigh, the surface of the oilcloth)
Genitive plural:: ola-éadaí, na n-ola-éadaí (e.g. díoltóir ola-éadaí, an oilcloth seller)

What does “ola-éadach” mean?

oilcloth: Cloth treated with oil so that it is waterproof, used for table covers, shelves or protective covering.Also: oilskin, waterproof cloth, tarpaulin.

“Ola-éadach” with the article

The plural of oilcloth in Irish is ola-éadaí. Here is ola-éadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ola-éadach

the oilcloth

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hola-éadaí

the oilcloths

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ola-éadach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ola-éadach, the Irish word for oilcloth.

Bhí ola-éadach dearg ar an mbord sa chistin.

There was a red oilcloth on the kitchen table.

Ghlan sí an t-ola-éadach le ceirt fhliuch.

She wiped the oilcloth with a wet rag.

Tá poll i lár an ola-éadaigh.

There's a hole in the middle of the oilcloth.

Cheannaigh mé dhá ola-éadach nua sa siopa.

I bought two new oilcloths in the shop.

Chlúdaigh siad an féar le hola-éadach mór.

They covered the hay with a big oilcloth.

Leag mé na cupáin ar an ola-éadach.

I put the cups down on the oilcloth.

Bhí ola-éadaí ar na seilfeanna ar fad.

There were oilcloths on all the shelves.

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Oilcloth in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for oilcloth?

The Irish for oilcloth is ola-éadach (pronounced “OL-uh-AY-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ola-éadaí.

How do you pronounce ola-éadach in Irish?

Ola-éadach is said like “OL-uh-AY-dukh” (IPA /ˈolˠə ˌeːd̪ˠəx/).

What is the plural of oilcloth in Irish?

The plural of ola-éadach is ola-éadaí; with the article, na hola-éadaí means “the oilcloths”. The genitive plural is ola-éadaí, as in díoltóir ola-éadaí (an oilcloth seller).

Why does ola-éadach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ola-éadach (the oilcloth), a hola-éadach (her oilcloth), a n-ola-éadach (their oilcloth), na hola-éadaí (the oilcloths).

Is 'ola-éadach' the same as 'scaraoid'?

No, 'scaraoid' is a tablecloth in general, while 'ola-éadach' is specifically waterproof oiled cloth, which may be used as a table cover.

Oilcloth in Irish (Ola-éadach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage