Badge in Irish (Suaitheantas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for badge?

The Irish for badge is suaitheantas (pronounced “SOO-uh-hyan-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suaitheantais. Depending on context it can also mean emblem.

Q: What is the plural of badge in Irish?

The plural of suaitheantas is suaitheantais; with the article, na suaitheantais means “the badges”. The genitive plural is suaitheantas, as in bailiúchán na suaitheantas (the badge collection).

Q: Does suaitheantas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaitheantas can mean badge or emblem, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “badge” in Irish

Irish:: suaitheantas
English:: badge, emblem
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SOO-uh-hyan-tus” /ˈsuəhənʲt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: suaitheantais (badges)
Genitive singular:: suaitheantais, an tsuaitheantais (e.g. dath an tsuaitheantais, the colour of the badge)
Genitive plural:: suaitheantas, na suaitheantas (e.g. bailiúchán na suaitheantas, the badge collection)

What does “suaitheantas” mean?

“Suaitheantas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

badge: A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, rank or support.Also: emblem, insignia, crest.

1 other meaning: emblem

2emblem: A symbol or distinguishing sign that represents a group, family or thing, such as a crest or ensign.Also: ensign, crest, token, symbol.

“Suaitheantas” with the article

The plural of badge in Irish is suaitheantais. Here is suaitheantas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an suaitheantas

the badge

No change after an

na suaitheantais

the badges

Plural: no change after na

“Suaitheantas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using suaitheantas, the Irish word for badge.

Tá suaitheantas an chlub ar a gheansaí.

The club badge is on his jumper.

Chaill mé mo shuaitheantas ar an mbus.

I lost my badge on the bus.

Fuair gach dalta suaitheantas nua inniu.

Every pupil got a new badge today.

Tá suaitheantais den sórt sin an-daor.

Badges like that are very expensive.

Cuir an suaitheantas ar do chóta.

Put the badge on your coat.

Bhí lámh dhearg i lár an tsuaitheantais.

There was a red hand in the middle of the emblem.

Tá bailiúchán mór suaitheantas ag mo dheartháir.

My brother has a big collection of badges.

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Badge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for badge?

The Irish for badge is suaitheantas (pronounced “SOO-uh-hyan-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suaitheantais. Depending on context it can also mean emblem.

How do you pronounce suaitheantas in Irish?

Suaitheantas is said like “SOO-uh-hyan-tus” (IPA /ˈsuəhənʲt̪ˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of badge in Irish?

The plural of suaitheantas is suaitheantais; with the article, na suaitheantais means “the badges”. The genitive plural is suaitheantas, as in bailiúchán na suaitheantas (the badge collection).

Does suaitheantas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaitheantas can mean badge or emblem, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does suaitheantas change to shuaitheantas?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaitheantas. After ár (our) it stays ár suaitheantas, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'suaitheantas' and 'comhartha'?

'Suaitheantas' is a badge or emblem that identifies a group or person, while 'comhartha' is a general word for a sign or signal.

Badge in Irish (Suaitheantas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage