HeyRuaHow to say “band” in Irish
- Irish:
- baicle
- English:
- band, crowd
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAK-luh” /ˈbakʲlʲə/
- Plural:
- baiclí (bands)
- Genitive singular:
- baicle, na baicle (e.g. ceannaire na baicle, the leader of the band)
- Genitive plural:
- baiclí, na mbaiclí (e.g. troid na mbaiclí, the gang fighting)
What does “baicle” mean?
“Baicle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- band
- A group or gang of people, often a small body of people together.Also: gang, group, company, bunch.
“Baicle” with the article
The plural of band in Irish is baiclí. Here is baicle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baicle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baicle, the Irish word for band.
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Band in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for band?
The Irish for band is baicle (pronounced “BAK-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baiclí. Depending on context it can also mean crowd.
How do you pronounce baicle in Irish?
Baicle is said like “BAK-luh” (IPA /ˈbakʲlʲə/).
What is the plural of band in Irish?
The plural of baicle is baiclí; with the article, na baiclí means “the bands”. The genitive plural is baiclí, as in troid na mbaiclí (the gang fighting).
Does baicle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baicle can mean band or crowd, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baicle change to bhaicle or mbaicle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baicle becomes mo bhaicle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaicle (eclipsis).
How is 'baicle' different from 'buíon'?
'Buíon' is a general word for a band or company, while 'baicle' often suggests a gang or bunch of people, sometimes with a negative tone.
