HeyRuaHow to say “basin” in Irish
- Irish:
- báisín
- English:
- basin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-sheen” /ˈbˠɑːʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- báisíní (basins)
- Genitive singular:
- báisín, an bháisín (e.g. imeall an bháisín, the rim of the basin)
- Genitive plural:
- báisíní, na mbáisíní (e.g. imill na mbáisíní, the rims of the basins)
What does “báisín” mean?
“Báisín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- basin
- A wide open bowl for holding water, especially for washing.Also: washbasin, wash-hand basin, bowl, sink.
1 other meaning:
- 2basin
- An area of land drained by a river, or a large hollow in the land or sea floor.Also: river basin, catchment area, drainage basin.
Other Irish words for basin: scála (bowl)
“Báisín” with the article
The plural of basin in Irish is báisíní. Here is báisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Báisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báisín, the Irish word for basin.
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Basin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basin?
The Irish for basin is báisín (pronounced “BAW-sheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is báisíní.
How do you pronounce báisín in Irish?
Báisín is said like “BAW-sheen” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of basin in Irish?
The plural of báisín is báisíní; with the article, na báisíní means “the basins”. The genitive plural is báisíní, as in imill na mbáisíní (the rims of the basins).
Why does báisín change to bháisín or mbáisín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báisín becomes mo bháisín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáisín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'báisín' and 'doirteal'?
A 'báisín' is a basin, often a wash-hand basin or a loose bowl, while 'doirteal' is a sink, especially a kitchen sink.
