HeyRuaHow to say “banker” in Irish
- Irish:
- baincéir
- English:
- banker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BANG-kair” /ˈbˠaŋʲceːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- baincéirí (bankers)
- Genitive singular:
- baincéara, an bhaincéara (e.g. oifig an bhaincéara, the banker's office)
- Genitive plural:
- baincéirí, na mbaincéirí (e.g. tuarastail na mbaincéirí, the bankers' salaries)
What does “baincéir” mean?
- banker
- A person who owns, manages or works at a senior level in a bank.Also: bank manager, financier.
“Baincéir” with the article
The plural of banker in Irish is baincéirí. Here is baincéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baincéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baincéir, the Irish word for banker.
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Banker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for banker?
The Irish for banker is baincéir (pronounced “BANG-kair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baincéirí.
How do you pronounce baincéir in Irish?
Baincéir is said like “BANG-kair” (IPA /ˈbˠaŋʲceːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of banker in Irish?
The plural of baincéir is baincéirí; with the article, na baincéirí means “the bankers”. The genitive plural is baincéirí, as in tuarastail na mbaincéirí (the bankers' salaries).
Why does baincéir change to bhaincéir or mbaincéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baincéir becomes mo bhaincéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaincéir (eclipsis).
What is the word for banking as an activity or profession?
Banking is 'baincéireacht', while a single banker is 'baincéir' and the bank itself is 'banc'.
