úll
/uːl̪ˠ/masculine
The Irish word for apple is úll.
The word úll refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word úll is a masculine noun. To express the plural, use úlla. When used with the definite article an, the word úll remains unchanged in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/uːl̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- In Irish mythology, the 'Apple of Immortality' is a recurring symbol of eternal life and youth. These mystical fruits were often guarded by deities or hidden in the Otherworld.
- The Irish word úll and the English word 'apple' are distant cousins. Both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ébōl.
- If you were in Scotland, you would hear a different word for apple, ubhal, which is a close relative to the Irish úll.
Examples in context
- Ghearr sé an úll ina dhá leath.He cut the apple in half.This sentence shows how to use úll when describing an action performed on the fruit.Tatoeba #4062793 by tinybat, translation #1060028 by Trailsend
- Tá úll agat.You have an apple.This sentence demonstrates the use of úll to indicate possession.Tatoeba #7067952 by azraelgnosis, translation #7067954 by azraelgnosis
- Tá úll mór agat!You have a big apple!
- Is maith liom pomaí deargI like red apples.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Cathal and Niamh are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- CathalAn bhfuil úll agat, a Niamh?Do you have an apple, Niamh?
- NiamhTá, tá ceann anseo.Yes, there is one here.
- CathalAn féidir liom an úll sin?Can I have that apple?
- NiamhLe do thoil, a Cathal.Please, Cathal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries úll, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries úll, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
