HeyRuaHow to say “barrage” in Irish
- Irish:
- baráiste
- English:
- barrage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “buh-RAWSH-tyeh” /bəˈɾˠaːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- baráistí (barrages)
- Genitive singular:
- baráiste, an bharáiste (e.g. tógáil an bharáiste, the building of the barrage)
- Genitive plural:
- baráistí, na mbaráistí (e.g. tógáil na mbaráistí, the building of the barrages)
What does “baráiste” mean?
“Baráiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- barrage
- A dam or barrier built across a river or estuary to hold back or control water.Also: dam, weir, river barrier.
1 other meaning:
- 2barrage
- A heavy, continuous burst of artillery fire, or by extension a rapid flood of questions or criticism.Also: bombardment, volley, heavy gunfire.
“Baráiste” with the article
The plural of barrage in Irish is baráistí. Here is baráiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baráiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baráiste, the Irish word for barrage.
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Barrage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barrage?
The Irish for barrage is baráiste (pronounced “buh-RAWSH-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baráistí.
How do you pronounce baráiste in Irish?
Baráiste is said like “buh-RAWSH-tyeh” (IPA /bəˈɾˠaːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of barrage in Irish?
The plural of baráiste is baráistí; with the article, na baráistí means “the barrages”. The genitive plural is baráistí, as in tógáil na mbaráistí (the building of the barrages).
Why does baráiste change to bharáiste or mbaráiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baráiste becomes mo bharáiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaráiste (eclipsis).
Is 'baráiste' the same as 'damba'?
They overlap: 'damba' is the general word for a dam, while 'baráiste' is often used for a lower barrier controlling a river or estuary, and also for a barrage of fire.
