blas.bolg
bag
NounMasculineB1/ˈbˠɔl̪ˠəɡ/
"bolg" means "bag" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈbˠɔl̪ˠəɡ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → bholg, Urú → mbolg.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "bolg" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | bolg |
| Séimhiú | bholg |
| Urú | mbolg |
"bolg" in context
Chuir Yanni an bolgán solais i gcoimeádán dúnta go daingean.
Yanni put the light bulb into a sealed container.
B2Úsáideann na bolgáin solais seo mearcair chun solas a chruthú.
These light bulbs use mercury to create light.
C1Tá bolg nimhneach air.
He has a stomach-ache.
A2Tá bolg tinn orm.
I have a sore stomach.
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