HeyRuaHow to say “bachelor” in Irish
- Irish:
- baitsiléir
- English:
- bachelor, bachelor (degree holder)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAT-shil-air” /ˈbˠatʲʃɪlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- baitsiléirí (bachelors)
- Genitive singular:
- baitsiléara, an bhaitsiléara (e.g. teach an bhaitsiléara, the bachelor's house)
- Genitive plural:
- baitsiléirí, na mbaitsiléirí (e.g. cumann na mbaitsiléirí, the bachelors' club)
What does “baitsiléir” mean?
“Baitsiléir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bachelor
- A man who has never married.Also: unmarried man, single man.
1 other meaning: bachelor (degree holder)
- 2bachelor (degree holder)
- A person who holds a first university degree, as in a Bachelor of Arts.Also: bachelor, graduate, bachelor's degree holder.
Other Irish words for bachelor: seanbhuachaill (old bachelor)
“Baitsiléir” with the article
The plural of bachelor in Irish is baitsiléirí. Here is baitsiléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baitsiléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baitsiléir, the Irish word for bachelor.
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Bachelor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bachelor?
The Irish for bachelor is baitsiléir (pronounced “BAT-shil-air”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baitsiléirí. Depending on context it can also mean bachelor (degree holder).
How do you pronounce baitsiléir in Irish?
Baitsiléir is said like “BAT-shil-air” (IPA /ˈbˠatʲʃɪlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of bachelor in Irish?
The plural of baitsiléir is baitsiléirí; with the article, na baitsiléirí means “the bachelors”. The genitive plural is baitsiléirí, as in cumann na mbaitsiléirí (the bachelors' club).
Does baitsiléir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baitsiléir can mean bachelor or bachelor (degree holder), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baitsiléir change to bhaitsiléir or mbaitsiléir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baitsiléir becomes mo bhaitsiléir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaitsiléir (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is a bachelor in Irish?
Use the copula: 'Is baitsiléir é', or 'Tá sé ina bhaitsiléir' to stress his state.
