HeyRuaHow to say “pulley” in Irish
- Irish:
- ulóg
- English:
- pulley, trochlea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ohg” /ˈʊl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- ulóga (pulleys)
- Genitive singular:
- ulóige, na hulóige (e.g. roth na hulóige, the wheel of the pulley)
- Genitive plural:
- ulóg, na n-ulóg (e.g. córas na n-ulóg, the system of the pulleys)
What does “ulóg” mean?
“Ulóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pulley
- A wheel with a grooved rim over which a rope or chain runs, used to lift heavy things.Also: block, sheave, pulley wheel.
1 other meaning: trochlea
- 2trochlea
- In anatomy, a pulley-shaped structure through which a tendon passes or on which a bone moves.Also: trochlear structure.
“Ulóg” with the article
The plural of pulley in Irish is ulóga. Here is ulóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ulóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ulóg, 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 ulóg (pronounced “UL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ulóga. Depending on context it can also mean trochlea.
How do you pronounce ulóg in Irish?
Ulóg is said like “UL-ohg” (IPA /ˈʊl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of pulley in Irish?
The plural of ulóg is ulóga; with the article, na hulóga means “the pulleys”. The genitive plural is ulóg, as in córas na n-ulóg (the system of the pulleys).
Does ulóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ulóg can mean pulley or trochlea, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ulóg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ulóg (the pulley), a hulóg (her pulley), a n-ulóg (their pulley), na hulóga (the pulleys).
What is the adjective from ulóg?
The adjective is ulógach, used in anatomy for 'trochlear', as in néaróg ulógach, the trochlear nerve.
