How to Say “Bulb” in Irish

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bolgán
The Irish word for a rounded solid object (bulb) is bolgán.
bolgán is used to describe a rounded solid object.
Meaning: rounded solid object (noun)

Did you know?

  • While English uses 'bulb' for both light and plants, Irish uses different terms for these, so you would not use bolgán for an electric light bulb.
  • The word bolgán is actually a diminutive of bolg, which means 'belly' or 'stomach'.
  • The word bolg is also found in the name of certain musical instruments or types of drums that have a 'belly' or resonant chamber.

Example conversation

Conor and Niamh are gardening together.

  1. Conor

    Céard atá an bolgán seo, a Niamh?
    What is this bulb, Niamh?
  2. Niamh

    Is bolgán lili é, a Chonaire.
    It is a lily bulb, Conor.
  3. Conor

    An gáireann sé anois?
    Does it grow now?
  4. Niamh

    Tá, cuir an bolgán sa talamh.
    Yes, put the bulb in the ground.

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