HeyRuaHow to say “bandage” in Irish
- Irish:
- bindealán
- English:
- bandage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIN-juh-lawn” /ˈbʲiːnʲdʲəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bindealáin (bandages)
- Genitive singular:
- bindealáin, an bhindealáin (e.g. fad an bhindealáin, length of the bandage)
- Genitive plural:
- bindealán, na mbindealán (e.g. bosca na mbindealán, the bandage box)
What does “bindealán” mean?
- bandage
- A strip of cloth or other material wrapped around a wound or injured part of the body to protect or support it.Also: dressing, wound dressing, binding.
“Bindealán” with the article
The plural of bandage in Irish is bindealáin. Here is bindealán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bindealán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bindealán, the Irish word for bandage.
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Bandage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bandage?
The Irish for bandage is bindealán (pronounced “BIN-juh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bindealáin.
How do you pronounce bindealán in Irish?
Bindealán is said like “BIN-juh-lawn” (IPA /ˈbʲiːnʲdʲəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bandage in Irish?
The plural of bindealán is bindealáin; with the article, na bindealáin means “the bandages”. The genitive plural is bindealán, as in bosca na mbindealán (the bandage box).
Why does bindealán change to bhindealán or mbindealán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bindealán becomes mo bhindealán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbindealán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bindealán' and 'plástar'?
A 'bindealán' is a strip of cloth wrapped around an injury, while a 'plástar' is a small sticking plaster for minor cuts.
