HeyRuaHow to say “balcony” in Irish
- Irish:
- balcóin
- English:
- balcony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bal-KOHN” /bˠal̪ˠˈkoːnʲ/
- Plural:
- balcóiní (balconies)
- Genitive singular:
- balcóine, na balcóine (e.g. doras na balcóine, the balcony door)
- Genitive plural:
- balcóiní, na mbalcóiní (e.g. ráillí na mbalcóiní, the railings of the balconies)
What does “balcóin” mean?
“Balcóin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- balcony
- A platform with a railing that sticks out from the wall of a building, reached from an upstairs room.Also: veranda, terrace.
1 other meaning:
- 2balcony
- The upper seating area in a theatre or cinema.Also: gallery, circle.
“Balcóin” with the article
The plural of balcony in Irish is balcóiní. Here is balcóin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Balcóin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balcóin, the Irish word for balcony.
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Balcony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balcony?
The Irish for balcony is balcóin (pronounced “bal-KOHN”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is balcóiní.
How do you pronounce balcóin in Irish?
Balcóin is said like “bal-KOHN” (IPA /bˠal̪ˠˈkoːnʲ/).
What is the plural of balcony in Irish?
The plural of balcóin is balcóiní; with the article, na balcóiní means “the balconies”. The genitive plural is balcóiní, as in ráillí na mbalcóiní (the railings of the balconies).
Why does balcóin change to bhalcóin or mbalcóin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balcóin becomes mo bhalcóin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalcóin (eclipsis).
Is 'balcóin' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine, so you say 'an bhalcóin' and 'ar an mbalcóin' or 'ar an bhalcóin'.
