HeyRuaHow to say “banjo” in Irish
- Irish:
- bainseó
- English:
- banjo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ban-SHOH” /bˠanʲˈʃoː/
- Plural:
- bainseónna (banjos)
- Genitive singular:
- bainseó, an bhainseó (e.g. téada an bhainseó, the strings of the banjo)
- Genitive plural:
- bainseónna, na mbainseónna (e.g. téada na mbainseónna, the strings of the banjos)
What does “bainseó” mean?
- banjo
- A stringed musical instrument with a round body covered in skin or plastic and a long neck, played by plucking.Also: tenor banjo, string instrument.
“Bainseó” with the article
The plural of banjo in Irish is bainseónna. Here is bainseó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bainseó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bainseó, the Irish word for banjo.
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Banjo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for banjo?
The Irish for banjo is bainseó (pronounced “ban-SHOH”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bainseónna.
How do you pronounce bainseó in Irish?
Bainseó is said like “ban-SHOH” (IPA /bˠanʲˈʃoː/).
What is the plural of banjo in Irish?
The plural of bainseó is bainseónna; with the article, na bainseónna means “the banjos”. The genitive plural is bainseónna, as in téada na mbainseónna (the strings of the banjos).
Why does bainseó change to bhainseó or mbainseó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bainseó becomes mo bhainseó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbainseó (eclipsis).
Is it spelled bainseó or bainseo?
Both spellings are found; bainseó is the form listed here, and bainseo is an alternative spelling of the same word for banjo.
How do I say 'play the banjo' in Irish?
Use the verb seinn: seinn an bainseó, for example 'Seinneann sé an bainseó'.
