HeyRuaHow to say “vulture” in Irish
- Irish:
- bultúr
- English:
- vulture, vulture (person)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “bul-TOOR” /bˠʊlˠˈt̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- bultúir (vultures)
- Genitive singular:
- bultúir, an bhultúir (e.g. sciatháin an bhultúir, the vulture's wings)
- Genitive plural:
- bultúr, na mbultúr (e.g. neadacha na mbultúr, the vultures' nests)
What does “bultúr” mean?
“Bultúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- vulture
- A large bird of prey with a bare head that feeds mainly on dead animals.Also: carrion bird, buzzard.
1 other meaning: vulture (person)
- 2vulture (person)
- A greedy person who preys on others or profits from their misfortune.Also: vulture, predator, exploiter.
“Bultúr” with the article
The plural of vulture in Irish is bultúir. Here is bultúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bultúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bultúr, the Irish word for vulture.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Vulture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vulture?
The Irish for vulture is bultúr (pronounced “bul-TOOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bultúir. Depending on context it can also mean vulture (person).
How do you pronounce bultúr in Irish?
Bultúr is said like “bul-TOOR” (IPA /bˠʊlˠˈt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of vulture in Irish?
The plural of bultúr is bultúir; with the article, na bultúir means “the vultures”. The genitive plural is bultúr, as in neadacha na mbultúr (the vultures' nests).
Does bultúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bultúr can mean vulture or vulture (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bultúr change to bhultúr or mbultúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bultúr becomes mo bhultúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbultúr (eclipsis).
Is 'bultúr' used for greedy people too?
Yes, as in English, 'bultúr' can describe someone who profits from others' misfortune, though this use is figurative and informal.
