HeyRuaHow to say “perforation” in Irish
- Irish:
- polladh
- English:
- perforation, penetration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- poll, to pierce (ag polladh, piercing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PUL-uh” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- pollta, an phollta (e.g. le linn an phollta, during the perforation)
What does “polladh” mean?
“Polladh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- perforation
- The act of making a hole in something; the verbal noun of the verb poll (to hole, pierce).Also: holing, piercing, boring, puncturing.
1 other meaning: penetration
- 2penetration
- The act of going through or into something, such as a point piercing a surface.Also: puncture.
“Polladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, polladh means piercing: it is the verbal noun of the verb poll (to pierce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Polladh” with the article
Here is polladh after the article (an t-alt).
“Polladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polladh, the Irish word for perforation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Perforation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for perforation?
The Irish for perforation is polladh (pronounced “PUL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean penetration.
How do you pronounce polladh in Irish?
Polladh is said like “PUL-uh” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠə/).
Does polladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for polladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does polladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Polladh can mean perforation or penetration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does polladh change to pholladh or bpolladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polladh becomes mo pholladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolladh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between polladh and tolladh?
Both mean making a hole; polladh comes from poll (hole) and is the general word, while tolladh often suggests boring or tunnelling through something.
