HeyRuaHow to say “baluster” in Irish
- Irish:
- balastar
- English:
- baluster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-uh-stur” /ˈbˠalˠəsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- balastair (balusters)
- Genitive singular:
- balastair, an bhalastair (e.g. barr an bhalastair, the top of the baluster)
- Genitive plural:
- balastar, na mbalastar (e.g. sraith na mbalastar, the row of balusters)
What does “balastar” mean?
- baluster
- One of the short upright posts that support a handrail or railing, as on a staircase or balcony.Also: banister post, spindle, railing post.
“Balastar” with the article
The plural of baluster in Irish is balastair. Here is balastar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Balastar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balastar, the Irish word for baluster.
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Baluster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baluster?
The Irish for baluster is balastar (pronounced “BAL-uh-stur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is balastair.
How do you pronounce balastar in Irish?
Balastar is said like “BAL-uh-stur” (IPA /ˈbˠalˠəsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of baluster in Irish?
The plural of balastar is balastair; with the article, na balastair means “the balusters”. The genitive plural is balastar, as in sraith na mbalastar (the row of balusters).
Why does balastar change to bhalastar or mbalastar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balastar becomes mo bhalastar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalastar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'balastar' and 'balastráid'?
A 'balastar' is a single upright post, while 'balastráid' is the whole railing made up of a row of balusters.
