bolaithe bréan - a "stinken" smell. Thá bolaithe an dathaig ó gach aon rud sa te'. - The smell of smoke is from everything in the house. Thá bolaithe láidir ó'n im. - There is a strong smell from the butter.
Níl an bholaithe aige - He has no sense of smell. Thá ana-bholaithe ag an ngadhar seachas an duine - The dog has a great sense of smell compared to a human being.