HeyRuaHow to say “baking” in Irish
- Irish:
- báicéireacht
- English:
- baking, bakery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-kay-ir-ukht” /ˈbˠaːceːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- báicéireachta, na báicéireachta (e.g. cúrsa báicéireachta, baking course)
What does “báicéireacht” mean?
“Báicéireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- baking
- The work or craft of baking bread, cakes and similar food.Also: bakery, bakery trade, bakership.
1 other meaning: bakery
- 2bakery
- The bakery business or trade, or the bakery section of a shop.Also: bakery section, bakery trade.
Other Irish words for baking: bácáil (baking)
“Báicéireacht” with the article
Here is báicéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Báicéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báicéireacht, the Irish word for baking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Baking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baking?
The Irish for baking is báicéireacht (pronounced “BAW-kay-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bakery.
How do you pronounce báicéireacht in Irish?
Báicéireacht is said like “BAW-kay-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠaːceːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does báicéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for báicéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does báicéireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Báicéireacht can mean baking or bakery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does báicéireacht change to bháicéireacht or mbáicéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báicéireacht becomes mo bháicéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáicéireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between báicéireacht and bácús?
Báicéireacht is the activity or trade of baking, while bácús is the bakery building or shop itself.
