HeyRuaHow to say “pulley” in Irish
- Irish:
- puilín
- English:
- pulley
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PWIL-een” /ˈpˠɪlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- puilíní (pulleys)
- Genitive singular:
- puilín, an phuilín (e.g. roth an phuilín, the wheel of the pulley)
- Genitive plural:
- puilíní, na bpuilíní (e.g. córas na bpuilíní, the system of the pulleys)
What does “puilín” mean?
- pulley
- A wheel with a grooved rim over which a rope or belt runs, used to lift or move loads.Also: pulley wheel, block, sheave.
“Puilín” with the article
The plural of pulley in Irish is puilíní. Here is puilín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Puilín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using puilín, the Irish word for pulley.
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Pulley in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pulley?
The Irish for pulley is puilín (pronounced “PWIL-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is puilíní.
How do you pronounce puilín in Irish?
Puilín is said like “PWIL-een” (IPA /ˈpˠɪlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of pulley in Irish?
The plural of puilín is puilíní; with the article, na puilíní means “the pulleys”. The genitive plural is puilíní, as in córas na bpuilíní (the system of the pulleys).
Why does puilín change to phuilín or bpuilín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) puilín becomes mo phuilín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpuilín (eclipsis).
Is 'puilín' related to the English word 'pulley'?
Yes, 'puilín' is a borrowing of English 'pulley' with the Irish diminutive ending -ín, and it means the same thing.
