ubhal
/ˈu.əl̪ˠ/masculine
The Gaelic word for apple is ubhal.
ubhal refers to the fruit of Malus domestica.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of ubhal is /ˈu.əl̪ˠ/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Gaelic folklore, the apple tree is often linked to the Otherworld, and the ubhal is seen as a symbol of knowledge and immortality.
- In some traditional Gaelic contexts, the apple is associated with the goddess Áine, who is linked to the summer solstice and the fertility of the land.
- The Gaelic word ubhal shares a common ancestor with the English word 'apple', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₂ébōl'.
Examples in context
- Tha mi ag ithe ubhal.I'm eating an apple.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are eating an ubhal.Tatoeba #3077675 by Catriona, translation #2445198 by AlanF_US
- Tha an ubhall air an taobh againn.The apple is on our side.
- Tha an ubhal glè mhòr.The apple is very big.
Example conversation
Mairead and Angus are in the kitchen.
- MaireadAm b’ iad na h-ubhal sin tastad?Were those apples tasty?
- AngusTha, bha iad glè mhath.Yes, they were very good.
- MaireadAn urrainn dhuinn ubhal eile a cheannachadh?Can we buy another apple?
- AngusSeas a-mach, bidh sinn a' dol.Go out, we are going.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries ubhal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ubhal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
