HeyRuaHow to say “band” in Irish
- Irish:
- buíon
- English:
- band, platoon, gang
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bween” /bˠiːnˠ/
- Plural:
- buíonta (bands)
- Genitive singular:
- buíne, na buíne (e.g. ceannaire na buíne, leader of the band)
- Genitive plural:
- buíonta, na mbuíonta (e.g. ceannairí na mbuíonta, the leaders of the bands)
What does “buíon” mean?
“Buíon” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- band
- A group of people gathered together or acting together, such as a band, troop or company.Also: troop, company, group, party.
“Buíon” with the article
The plural of band in Irish is buíonta. Here is buíon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buíon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buíon, 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 buíon (pronounced “bween”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is buíonta. Depending on context it can also mean platoon or gang.
How do you pronounce buíon in Irish?
Buíon is said like “bween” (IPA /bˠiːnˠ/).
What is the plural of band in Irish?
The plural of buíon is buíonta; with the article, na buíonta means “the bands”. The genitive plural is buíonta, as in ceannairí na mbuíonta (the leaders of the bands).
Does buíon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buíon can mean band, platoon or gang, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buíon change to bhuíon or mbuíon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buíon becomes mo bhuíon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuíon (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buíon and grúpa?
Grúpa is the general word for a group, while buíon suggests an organised band or troop, as in buíon cheoil (a band) or buíon saighdiúirí (a troop of soldiers).
