HeyRuaHow to say “volcanic” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolcánach
- English:
- volcanic, fiery
- Word type:
- adjective
- More volcanic:
- níos bolcánaí
- Most volcanic:
- is bolcánaí
- Plural:
- bolcánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “BUL-kaw-nukh” /ˈbˠɔlˠkɑːnˠəx/
What does “bolcánach” mean?
“Bolcánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- volcanic
- Relating to, produced by, or like a volcano.Also: of a volcano, igneous.
1 other meaning: fiery
- 2fiery
- Explosive and hot-tempered, like a volcano about to erupt.Also: explosive, volatile, hot-tempered.
“Bolcánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is bolcánach after sliabh (mountain, masculine), after carraig (rock, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: carraig bholcánach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: sliabh bolcánach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, bolcánacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: carraigeacha bolcánacha.
More volcanic, most volcanic, very volcanic
Tá an t-oileán seo níos bolcánaí ná an ceann eile. This island is more volcanic than the other one.
| more volcanic | níos bolcánaí | in the past tense: ní ba bholcánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most volcanic | is bolcánaí | in the past tense: ba bholcánaí |
| as volcanic as | chomh bolcánach le | no change after chomh |
| very volcanic | an-bholcánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too volcanic | róbholcánach | ró- lenites |
“Bolcánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Volcanic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for volcanic?
The Irish for volcanic is bolcánach (pronounced “BUL-kaw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: sliabh bolcánach, a volcanic mountain; carraig bholcánach, a volcanic rock.
How do you say more volcanic and most volcanic in Irish?
níos bolcánaí is more volcanic and is bolcánaí is most volcanic. In the past tense they become ní ba bholcánaí and ba bholcánaí.
Why does bolcánach become bholcánach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So carraig bholcánach (a volcanic rock) but sliabh bolcánach (a volcanic mountain), because sliabh is masculine.
What is the plural of bolcánach?
With a plural noun bolcánach becomes bolcánacha: sléibhte bolcánacha, carraigeacha bolcánacha.
How do you say very volcanic in Irish?
an-bholcánach. Too volcanic is róbholcánach, and as volcanic as is chomh bolcánach le.
Does bolcánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bolcánach can mean volcanic or fiery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish noun for a volcano?
The noun is 'bolcán' (masculine), and 'bolcánach' is the adjective formed from it, as in 'gníomhaíocht bholcánach' (volcanic activity).
