HeyRuaHow to say “bacon” in Irish
- Irish:
- bagún
- English:
- bacon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BA-goon” /ˈbˠaɡuːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bagúin, an bhagúin (e.g. slisín bagúin, a rasher of bacon)
What does “bagún” mean?
- bacon
- Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig.Also: rasher, cured pork, salt pork.
“Bagún” with the article
Here is bagún after the article (an t-alt).
an bagún
the bacon
No change after an
“Bagún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bagún, the Irish word for bacon.
Ba mhaith liom bagún agus uibheacha, le do thoil.
I'd like bacon and eggs, please.
Tá an bagún ag friochadh sa phanna.
The bacon is frying in the pan.
Bhí boladh bagúin ar fud an tí.
There was a smell of bacon all over the house.
Cheannaigh mé píosa bagúin sa siopa.
I bought a piece of bacon in the shop.
Ithimid bagún agus cabáiste Dé Domhnaigh.
We eat bacon and cabbage on Sunday.
Ná dóigh an bagún, a Sheáin!
Don't burn the bacon, Seán!
Is maith le m'athair ceapaire bagúin ar maidin.
My father likes a bacon sandwich in the morning.
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Bacon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bacon?
The Irish for bacon is bagún (pronounced “BA-goon”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bagún in Irish?
Bagún is said like “BA-goon” (IPA /ˈbˠaɡuːnˠ/).
Does bagún have a plural?
No plural form is given for bagún in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bagún change to bhagún or mbagún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bagún becomes mo bhagún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbagún (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bagún' and 'slisín'?
'Bagún' is bacon as a meat in general, while 'slisín' is a single rasher or slice, as in 'slisín bagúin'.
How do I say ham as opposed to bacon?
Ham is 'liamhás', and pork in general is 'muiceoil'; 'bagún' is specifically cured bacon.
