Bakehouse in Irish (Bácús): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bakehouse?

The Irish for bakehouse is bácús (pronounced “BAW-koos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bácúis. Depending on context it can also mean pot-oven.

Q: What is the plural of bakehouse in Irish?

The plural of bácús is bácúis; with the article, na bácúis means “the bakehouses”. The genitive plural is bácús, as in úinéirí na mbácús (the owners of the bakehouses).

Q: Does bácús have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bácús can mean bakehouse or pot-oven, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bakehouse” in Irish

Irish:: bácús
English:: bakehouse, pot-oven
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BAW-koos” /ˈbˠɑːkuːsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: bácúis (bakehouses)
Genitive singular:: bácúis, an bhácúis (e.g. doras an bhácúis, the door of the bakehouse)
Genitive plural:: bácús, na mbácús (e.g. úinéirí na mbácús, the owners of the bakehouses)

What does “bácús” mean?

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

bakehouse: A building or room where bread is baked, a bakery.Also: bakery, bake-house.

1 other meaning: pot-oven

2pot-oven: A heavy iron pot with a lid, used for baking bread over an open fire.Also: bastable, Dutch oven, baking pot.

“Bácús” with the article

The plural of bakehouse in Irish is bácúis. Here is bácús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bácús

the bakehouse

No change after an

na bácúis

the bakehouses

Plural: no change after na

“Bácús” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bácús, the Irish word for bakehouse.

Tá bácús nua ar an bpríomhshráid.

There's a new bakery on the main street.

D'oscail an bácús go luath ar maidin.

The bakery opened early in the morning.

Bhí boladh an bhácúis ar fud an bhaile.

The smell of the bakehouse was all over the town.

Oibríonn m'uncail sa bhácús gach oíche.

My uncle works in the bakehouse every night.

Bhí an bácús lán d'arán úr.

The bakery was full of fresh bread.

Dúnadh dhá bhácús sa cheantar anuraidh.

Two bakeries in the area closed last year.

Cheannaigh mé builín i mbácús an tsráidbhaile.

I bought a loaf in the village bakery.

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Bakehouse in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bakehouse?

The Irish for bakehouse is bácús (pronounced “BAW-koos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bácúis. Depending on context it can also mean pot-oven.

How do you pronounce bácús in Irish?

Bácús is said like “BAW-koos” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːkuːsˠ/).

What is the plural of bakehouse in Irish?

The plural of bácús is bácúis; with the article, na bácúis means “the bakehouses”. The genitive plural is bácús, as in úinéirí na mbácús (the owners of the bakehouses).

Does bácús have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bácús can mean bakehouse or pot-oven, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bácús change to bhácús or mbácús?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bácús becomes mo bhácús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbácús (eclipsis).

Is 'bácús' the same as 'báicéireacht'?

No: 'bácús' is the place or the pot-oven, while 'báicéireacht' is the trade or activity of baking; a baker is 'báicéir'.

Bakehouse in Irish (Bácús): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage