HeyRuaHow to say “bap” in Irish
- Irish:
- bapa
- English:
- bap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAP-uh” /ˈbˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- bapaí (baps)
- Genitive singular:
- bapa, an bhapa (e.g. leath an bhapa, half of the bap)
- Genitive plural:
- bapaí, na mbapaí (e.g. mála na mbapaí, the bag of baps)
What does “bapa” mean?
- bap
- A soft, round bread roll.Also: bread roll, roll, bun.
“Bapa” with the article
The plural of bap in Irish is bapaí. Here is bapa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bapa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bapa, the Irish word for bap.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Bap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bap?
The Irish for bap is bapa (pronounced “BAP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bapaí.
How do you pronounce bapa in Irish?
Bapa is said like “BAP-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of bap in Irish?
The plural of bapa is bapaí; with the article, na bapaí means “the baps”. The genitive plural is bapaí, as in mála na mbapaí (the bag of baps).
Why does bapa change to bhapa or mbapa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bapa becomes mo bhapa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbapa (eclipsis).
Is 'bapa' the same as 'rollóg'?
Both mean a bread roll; 'bapa' is a soft, flat round roll, while 'rollóg' is the general word for a roll.
