HeyRuaHow to say “wickedness” in Irish
- Irish:
- olc
- English:
- wickedness, spite, misfortune
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ulk” /ɔl̪ˠk/
- Plural:
- oilc
- Genitive singular:
- oilc, an oilc (e.g. fréamh an oilc, the root of the evil)
- Genitive plural:
- olc, na n-olc (e.g. cúis na n-olc, the cause of the evils)
What does “olc” mean?
“Olc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wickedness
- Wickedness or harm, the opposite of good, as a thing in itself.Also: evil, harm, badness.
2 other meanings: spite or misfortune
- 2spite
- Ill will or anger held against someone, as in 'olc a bheith ort le duine'.Also: grudge, ill will, malice, anger.
- 3misfortune
- A bad thing that happens to someone, a mischief or harm done.Also: mischief, harm done, ill.
“Olc” with the article
The plural of wickedness in Irish is oilc. Here is olc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Olc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using olc, the Irish word for wickedness.
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Wickedness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wickedness?
The Irish for wickedness is olc (pronounced “ulk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oilc. Depending on context it can also mean spite or misfortune.
How do you pronounce olc in Irish?
Olc is said like “ulk” (IPA /ɔl̪ˠk/).
What is the plural of wickedness in Irish?
The plural of olc is oilc; with the article, it is na hoilc. The genitive plural is olc, as in cúis na n-olc (the cause of the evils).
Does olc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Olc can mean wickedness, spite or misfortune, depending on context; the first is the most common. Olc also has its own entry as an adjective meaning bad.
Why does olc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-olc (the wickedness), a holc (her wickedness), a n-olc (their wickedness).
How do you say someone is angry using 'olc'?
Use 'tá olc air', literally 'there is anger on him'; 'chuir sé olc orm' means 'it made me angry'.
