HeyRuaHow to say “bailiff” in Irish
- Irish:
- bumbáille
- English:
- bailiff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUM-baw-lyuh” /ˈbʊmˠbˠɑːlʲə/
- Plural:
- bumbáillí (bailiffs)
- Genitive singular:
- bumbáille, an bhumbáille (e.g. teach an bhumbáille, the bailiff's house)
- Genitive plural:
- bumbáillí, na mbumbáillí (e.g. obair na mbumbáillí, the work of the bailiffs)
What does “bumbáille” mean?
- bailiff
- An officer who enforces court orders, such as seizing goods or evicting tenants, historically an agent of a landlord.Also: bum-bailiff, sheriff's officer, landlord's agent.
Other Irish words for bailiff: maor (steward)
“Bumbáille” with the article
The plural of bailiff in Irish is bumbáillí. Here is bumbáille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bumbáille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bumbáille, the Irish word for bailiff.
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Bailiff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bailiff?
The Irish for bailiff is bumbáille (pronounced “BUM-baw-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bumbáillí.
How do you pronounce bumbáille in Irish?
Bumbáille is said like “BUM-baw-lyuh” (IPA /ˈbʊmˠbˠɑːlʲə/).
What is the plural of bailiff in Irish?
The plural of bumbáille is bumbáillí; with the article, na bumbáillí means “the bailiffs”. The genitive plural is bumbáillí, as in obair na mbumbáillí (the work of the bailiffs).
Why does bumbáille change to bhumbáille or mbumbáille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bumbáille becomes mo bhumbáille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbumbáille (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bumbáille' and 'báille'?
Both mean bailiff; 'báille' is the more neutral official term, while 'bumbáille' (from English 'bum-bailiff') is often used of the landlord's bailiff in eviction stories and can sound contemptuous.
