HeyRuaHow to say “basilica” in Irish
- Irish:
- baisleac
- English:
- basilica
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BASH-lak” /ˈbaʃlʲək/
- Plural:
- baisleaca (basilicas)
- Genitive singular:
- baislice, na baislice (e.g. doras na baislice, the door of the basilica)
- Genitive plural:
- baisleac, na mbaisleac (e.g. ailtireacht na mbaisleac, the architecture of the basilicas)
What does “baisleac” mean?
- basilica
- A large, important church, especially one given special privileges by the Pope.Also: church, cathedral.
“Baisleac” with the article
The plural of basilica in Irish is baisleaca. Here is baisleac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baisleac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baisleac, the Irish word for basilica.
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Basilica in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basilica?
The Irish for basilica is baisleac (pronounced “BASH-lak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baisleaca.
How do you pronounce baisleac in Irish?
Baisleac is said like “BASH-lak” (IPA /ˈbaʃlʲək/).
What is the plural of basilica in Irish?
The plural of baisleac is baisleaca; with the article, na baisleaca means “the basilicas”. The genitive plural is baisleac, as in ailtireacht na mbaisleac (the architecture of the basilicas).
Why does baisleac change to bhaisleac or mbaisleac?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baisleac becomes mo bhaisleac (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaisleac (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'baisleac' and 'ardeaglais'?
An 'ardeaglais' is a cathedral, the seat of a bishop, while a 'baisleac' is a basilica, a church with a special status or a particular architectural style.
