Vomiting in Irish (Urlacan): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for vomiting?

The Irish for vomiting is urlacan (pronounced “UR-luh-kun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urlacain. Depending on context it can also mean vomit.

Q: What is the plural of vomiting in Irish?

The plural of urlacan is urlacain; with the article, it is na hurlacain. The genitive plural is urlacan, as in tar éis na n-urlacan (after the bouts of vomiting).

Q: Does urlacan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urlacan can mean vomiting or vomit, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “vomiting” in Irish

Irish:: urlacan
English:: vomiting, vomit
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: urlaic, to vomit (ag urlacan, vomiting)
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “UR-luh-kun” /ˈuːɾˠl̪ˠək̪ən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: urlacain
Genitive singular:: urlacain, an urlacain (e.g. boladh an urlacain, the smell of the vomit)
Genitive plural:: urlacan, na n-urlacan (e.g. tar éis na n-urlacan, after the bouts of vomiting)

What does “urlacan” mean?

“Urlacan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

vomiting: The act of throwing up food from the stomach through the mouth; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'urlaic'.Also: throwing up, being sick, puking.

1 other meaning: vomit

2vomit: The matter that has been thrown up from the stomach.Also: sick, puke.

“Urlacan” as a verbal noun

After ag, urlacan means vomiting: it is the verbal noun of the verb urlaic (to vomit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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urlacanverbal noun

ag urlacanvomiting

“Urlacan” with the article

The plural of vomiting in Irish is urlacain. Here is urlacan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-urlacan

the vomiting

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hurlacain

the vomiting (plural)

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Urlacan” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using urlacan, the Irish word for vomiting.

Bhí sé ag urlacan ar feadh na hoíche.

He was vomiting all night.

Thosaigh an leanbh ag urlacan go tobann.

The child suddenly started vomiting.

Ghlan mé an t-urlacan den urlár.

I cleaned the vomit off the floor.

Bhí boladh urlacain sa seomra.

There was a smell of vomit in the room.

Cuireann an fharraige garbh urlacan orm.

A rough sea makes me vomit.

Is comhartha nimhe bia é an t-urlacan.

Vomiting is a sign of food poisoning.

Bhí urlacan agus buinneach uirthi inné.

She had vomiting and diarrhoea yesterday.

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Vomiting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for vomiting?

The Irish for vomiting is urlacan (pronounced “UR-luh-kun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urlacain. Depending on context it can also mean vomit.

How do you pronounce urlacan in Irish?

Urlacan is said like “UR-luh-kun” (IPA /ˈuːɾˠl̪ˠək̪ən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of vomiting in Irish?

The plural of urlacan is urlacain; with the article, it is na hurlacain. The genitive plural is urlacan, as in tar éis na n-urlacan (after the bouts of vomiting).

Does urlacan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urlacan can mean vomiting or vomit, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does urlacan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urlacan (the vomiting), a hurlacan (her vomiting), a n-urlacan (their vomiting).

How do I say 'I feel like vomiting' in Irish?

You can say 'Tá fonn urlacain orm' or more commonly 'Tá masmas orm' (I feel nauseous).

Vomiting in Irish (Urlacan): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage