HeyRuaHow to say “barber” in Irish
- Irish:
- bearbóir
- English:
- barber
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-uh-bohr” /ˈbʲaɾˠəbˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bearbóirí (barbers)
- Genitive singular:
- bearbóra, an bhearbóra (e.g. siopa an bhearbóra, the barber's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- bearbóirí, na mbearbóirí (e.g. cumann na mbearbóirí, the barbers' association)
What does “bearbóir” mean?
- barber
- A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.Also: men's hairdresser, barbershop.
“Bearbóir” with the article
The plural of barber in Irish is bearbóirí. Here is bearbóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bearbóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bearbóir, the Irish word for barber.
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Barber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barber?
The Irish for barber is bearbóir (pronounced “BAR-uh-bohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bearbóirí.
How do you pronounce bearbóir in Irish?
Bearbóir is said like “BAR-uh-bohr” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠəbˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of barber in Irish?
The plural of bearbóir is bearbóirí; with the article, na bearbóirí means “the barbers”. The genitive plural is bearbóirí, as in cumann na mbearbóirí (the barbers' association).
Why does bearbóir change to bhearbóir or mbearbóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bearbóir becomes mo bhearbóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbearbóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bearbóir' and 'gruagaire'?
'Bearbóir' is a barber, mainly for men's hair and shaving, while 'gruagaire' is a general hairdresser.
