HeyRuaHow to say “bank” in Irish
- Irish:
- banc
- English:
- bank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bank” /bˠaŋk/
- Plural:
- bainc (banks)
- Genitive singular:
- bainc, an bhainc (e.g. bainisteoir an bhainc, the bank manager)
- Genitive plural:
- banc, na mbanc (e.g. rialú na mbanc, the regulation of banks)
What does “banc” mean?
“Banc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bank
- A business or institution that keeps money for customers, lends money and handles payments.Also: financial institution, bank branch.
“Banc” with the article
The plural of bank in Irish is bainc. Here is banc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banc, the Irish word for bank.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bank in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bank?
The Irish for bank is banc (pronounced “bank”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bainc.
How do you pronounce banc in Irish?
Banc is said like “bank” (IPA /bˠaŋk/).
What is the plural of bank in Irish?
The plural of banc is bainc; with the article, na bainc means “the banks”. The genitive plural is banc, as in rialú na mbanc (the regulation of banks).
Why does banc change to bhanc or mbanc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banc becomes mo bhanc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanc (eclipsis).
Is 'banc' used for a river bank?
No, a river bank is 'bruach' (bruach na habhann); 'banc' is the financial bank, though 'banc' can also mean a sandbank or ridge in some contexts.
