HeyRuaHow to say “bait” in Irish
- Irish:
- baoite
- English:
- bait, bait, enticement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BEE-tyuh” /ˈbˠiːtʲə/
- Plural:
- baoití (baits)
- Genitive singular:
- baoite, an bhaoite (e.g. bosca an bhaoite, the bait box)
- Genitive plural:
- baoití, na mbaoití (e.g. úsáid na mbaoití, the use of baits)
What does “baoite” mean?
“Baoite” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bait
- Food or a lure put on a hook or in a trap to catch fish or animals.Also: lure, fishing bait.
1 other meaning: bait, enticement
- 2bait, enticement
- Something used to tempt or trick a person into doing something.Also: enticement, lure, temptation.
“Baoite” with the article
The plural of bait in Irish is baoití. Here is baoite after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baoite” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baoite, the Irish word for bait.
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Bait in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bait?
The Irish for bait is baoite (pronounced “BEE-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baoití. Depending on context it can also mean bait, enticement.
How do you pronounce baoite in Irish?
Baoite is said like “BEE-tyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠiːtʲə/).
What is the plural of bait in Irish?
The plural of baoite is baoití; with the article, na baoití means “the baits”. The genitive plural is baoití, as in úsáid na mbaoití (the use of baits).
Does baoite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baoite can mean bait or bait, enticement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baoite change to bhaoite or mbaoite?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baoite becomes mo bhaoite (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaoite (eclipsis).
How do I say 'take the bait' in Irish?
You can say 'glac leis an mbaoite' or, of a fish, 'an baoite a thógáil'.
