HeyRuaHow to say “barricade” in Irish
- Irish:
- baracáid
- English:
- barricade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-uh-kawj” /ˈbˠaɾˠəkaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- baracáidí (barricades)
- Genitive singular:
- baracáide, na baracáide (e.g. barr na baracáide, the top of the barricade)
- Genitive plural:
- baracáidí, na mbaracáidí (e.g. tógáil na mbaracáidí, the building of the barricades)
What does “baracáid” mean?
- barricade
- A barrier quickly built across a street or entrance to block people or vehicles, often during fighting or a protest.Also: barrier, roadblock, blockade.
“Baracáid” with the article
The plural of barricade in Irish is baracáidí. Here is baracáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baracáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baracáid, the Irish word for barricade.
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Barricade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barricade?
The Irish for barricade is baracáid (pronounced “BAR-uh-kawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baracáidí.
How do you pronounce baracáid in Irish?
Baracáid is said like “BAR-uh-kawj” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠəkaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of barricade in Irish?
The plural of baracáid is baracáidí; with the article, na baracáidí means “the barricades”. The genitive plural is baracáidí, as in tógáil na mbaracáidí (the building of the barricades).
Why does baracáid change to bharacáid or mbaracáid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baracáid becomes mo bharacáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaracáid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'baracáid' and 'bacainn'?
'Baracáid' is specifically a barricade put up in a street during fighting or protest, while 'bacainn' is a more general word for a barrier or obstruction.
