HeyRuaHow to say “barge” in Irish
- Irish:
- báirse
- English:
- barge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-shuh” /ˈbˠaːɾˠʃə/
- Plural:
- báirsí (barges)
- Genitive singular:
- báirse, an bháirse (e.g. deic an bháirse, the deck of the barge)
- Genitive plural:
- báirsí, na mbáirsí (e.g. lucht báirsí, barge crews)
What does “báirse” mean?
- barge
- A long flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers and canals.Also: wherry, canal boat, lighter.
“Báirse” with the article
The plural of barge in Irish is báirsí. Here is báirse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Báirse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báirse, the Irish word for barge.
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Barge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barge?
The Irish for barge is báirse (pronounced “BAWR-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is báirsí.
How do you pronounce báirse in Irish?
Báirse is said like “BAWR-shuh” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠʃə/).
What is the plural of barge in Irish?
The plural of báirse is báirsí; with the article, na báirsí means “the barges”. The genitive plural is báirsí, as in lucht báirsí (barge crews).
Why does báirse change to bháirse or mbáirse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báirse becomes mo bháirse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáirse (eclipsis).
Is 'báirse' the same as 'bád'?
No: 'bád' is the general word for a boat, while 'báirse' is specifically a flat-bottomed barge for canals and rivers.
