HeyRuaHow to say “bard” in Irish
- Irish:
- bard
- English:
- bard, scold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bawrd” /bˠaːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- baird (bards)
- Genitive singular:
- baird, an bhaird (e.g. dán an bhaird, the bard's poem)
- Genitive plural:
- bard, na mbard (e.g. filíocht na mbard, bardic poetry)
What does “bard” mean?
“Bard” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bard
- A poet, especially one of a lower rank in the old Irish order of poets, or any poet in a literary sense.Also: poet, minstrel, bardic poet.
1 other meaning: scold
- 2scold
- A person, especially a woman, who scolds or rails at others with sharp, abusive words.Also: railer, abusive person.
Other Irish words for bard: file (poet)
“Bard” with the article
The plural of bard in Irish is baird. Here is bard after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bard, the Irish word for bard.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bard?
The Irish for bard is bard (pronounced “bawrd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baird. Depending on context it can also mean scold.
How do you pronounce bard in Irish?
Bard is said like “bawrd” (IPA /bˠaːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bard in Irish?
The plural of bard is baird; with the article, na baird means “the bards”. The genitive plural is bard, as in filíocht na mbard (bardic poetry).
Does bard have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bard can mean bard or scold, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bard change to bhard or mbard?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bard becomes mo bhard (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbard (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bard' and 'file'?
In the old Irish system a 'file' was a poet of high learning and rank, while a 'bard' was of a lower grade. Today 'file' is the normal word for a poet.
