HeyRuaHow to say “ragwort” in Irish
- Irish:
- buachalán
- English:
- ragwort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-khuh-lawn” /ˈbˠuəxəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- buachaláin (ragworts)
- Genitive singular:
- buachaláin, an bhuachaláin (e.g. bláthanna an bhuachaláin, the flowers of the ragwort)
- Genitive plural:
- buachalán, na mbuachalán (e.g. páirc lán de bhuachalán, a field full of ragwort)
What does “buachalán” mean?
- ragwort
- A tall weed with yellow flower heads, common in Irish fields and poisonous to cattle and horses.Also: ragweed, yellow weed, benweed.
“Buachalán” with the article
The plural of ragwort in Irish is buachaláin. Here is buachalán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buachalán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buachalán, the Irish word for ragwort.
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Ragwort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ragwort?
The Irish for ragwort is buachalán (pronounced “BOO-uh-khuh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buachaláin.
How do you pronounce buachalán in Irish?
Buachalán is said like “BOO-uh-khuh-lawn” (IPA /ˈbˠuəxəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ragwort in Irish?
The plural of buachalán is buachaláin; with the article, na buachaláin means “the ragworts”. The genitive plural is buachalán, as in páirc lán de bhuachalán (a field full of ragwort).
Why does buachalán change to bhuachalán or mbuachalán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buachalán becomes mo bhuachalán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuachalán (eclipsis).
What is 'buachalán buí'?
'Buachalán buí' is the common full name for ragwort, the yellow-flowered weed; 'buachalán' on its own usually means the same plant.
