HeyRuaHow to say “volcano” in Irish
- Irish:
- bolcán
- English:
- volcano, strong spirits
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUL-kawn” /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠkɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bolcáin (volcanoes)
- Genitive singular:
- bolcáin, an bholcáin (e.g. béal an bholcáin, the mouth of the volcano)
- Genitive plural:
- bolcán, na mbolcán (e.g. gníomhaíocht na mbolcán, the activity of the volcanoes)
What does “bolcán” mean?
“Bolcán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- volcano
- A mountain or opening in the earth's crust from which lava, ash and gases erupt.Also: volcanic mountain, crater.
1 other meaning: strong spirits
- 2strong spirits
- Strong alcoholic drink, especially poteen.Also: spirits, strong drink, poteen, hooch.
“Bolcán” with the article
The plural of volcano in Irish is bolcáin. Here is bolcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bolcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bolcán, the Irish word for volcano.
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Volcano in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for volcano?
The Irish for volcano is bolcán (pronounced “BUL-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bolcáin. Depending on context it can also mean strong spirits.
How do you pronounce bolcán in Irish?
Bolcán is said like “BUL-kawn” (IPA /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠkɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of volcano in Irish?
The plural of bolcán is bolcáin; with the article, na bolcáin means “the volcanoes”. The genitive plural is bolcán, as in gníomhaíocht na mbolcán (the activity of the volcanoes).
Does bolcán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bolcán can mean volcano or strong spirits, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bolcán change to bholcán or mbolcán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolcán becomes mo bholcán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolcán (eclipsis).
How do I say volcanic in Irish?
The adjective is 'bolcánach', as in 'carraig bholcánach' (volcanic rock).
