HeyRuaHow to say “turlough” in Irish
- Irish:
- turlach
- English:
- turlough
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-lukh” /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- turlaigh (turloughs)
- Genitive singular:
- turlaigh, an turlaigh (e.g. uisce an turlaigh, the water of the turlough)
- Genitive plural:
- turlach, na dturlach (e.g. éiceolaíocht na dturlach, the ecology of the turloughs)
What does “turlach” mean?
- turlough
- A seasonal lake or pool, especially in limestone country, that fills in winter and dries up in summer.Also: seasonal lake, winter lake, vanishing lake.
“Turlach” with the article
The plural of turlough in Irish is turlaigh. Here is turlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turlach, the Irish word for turlough.
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Turlough in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turlough?
The Irish for turlough is turlach (pronounced “TUR-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is turlaigh.
How do you pronounce turlach in Irish?
Turlach is said like “TUR-lukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of turlough in Irish?
The plural of turlach is turlaigh; with the article, na turlaigh means “the turloughs”. The genitive plural is turlach, as in éiceolaíocht na dturlach (the ecology of the turloughs).
Why does turlach change to thurlach or dturlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turlach becomes mo thurlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturlach (eclipsis).
Is the English word 'turlough' from Irish?
Yes, the English word turlough is borrowed from Irish turlach, a lake that dries up, found mainly in the west of Ireland.
