HeyRuaHow to say “barony” in Irish
- Irish:
- barúntacht
- English:
- barony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-oon-tukht” /ˈbˠaɾˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- barúntachta, na barúntachta (e.g. teorainn na barúntachta, the boundary of the barony)
What does “barúntacht” mean?
“Barúntacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- barony
- A historical land division in Ireland, smaller than a county and made up of several parishes.Also: land division, territorial division.
1 other meaning:
- 2barony
- The rank, title or estate of a baron.Also: baronage, rank of baron.
“Barúntacht” with the article
Here is barúntacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Barúntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barúntacht, the Irish word for barony.
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Barony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barony?
The Irish for barony is barúntacht (pronounced “BAR-oon-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce barúntacht in Irish?
Barúntacht is said like “BAR-oon-tukht” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does barúntacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for barúntacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does barúntacht change to bharúntacht or mbarúntacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barúntacht becomes mo bharúntacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarúntacht (eclipsis).
How does 'barúntacht' fit with 'baile fearainn' and 'paróiste'?
In the old Irish land system a 'contae' is divided into baronies, each a 'barúntacht', which contain 'paróistí', which in turn contain 'bailte fearainn' (townlands).
