HeyRuaHow to say “band” in Irish
- Irish:
- banda
- English:
- band, frequency band
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-duh” /ˈbˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bandaí (bands)
- Genitive singular:
- banda, an bhanda (e.g. dath an bhanda, the colour of the band)
- Genitive plural:
- bandaí, na mbandaí (e.g. leithead na mbandaí, the width of the bands)
What does “banda” mean?
“Banda” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- band
- A strip of material, or a stripe of colour, that goes around or across something.Also: strip, stripe, hoop.
1 other meaning: frequency band
“Banda” with the article
The plural of band in Irish is bandaí. Here is banda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banda, the Irish word for band.
Other nouns in Irish
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Band in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for band?
The Irish for band is banda (pronounced “BAN-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bandaí. Depending on context it can also mean frequency band.
How do you pronounce banda in Irish?
Banda is said like “BAN-duh” (IPA /ˈbˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of band in Irish?
The plural of banda is bandaí; with the article, na bandaí means “the bands”. The genitive plural is bandaí, as in leithead na mbandaí (the width of the bands).
Does banda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Banda can mean band or frequency band, depending on context; the first is the most common. Banda also has its own entry as an adjective meaning feminine.
Why does banda change to bhanda or mbanda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banda becomes mo bhanda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanda (eclipsis).
Is 'banda' used for a music band?
No, a music band is 'banna' or 'banna ceoil'; 'banda' means a strip or a frequency band.
