HeyRuaHow to say “basket” in Irish
- Irish:
- bascaed
- English:
- basket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAS-kayd” /ˈbˠasˠkeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bascaeid (baskets)
- Genitive singular:
- bascaeid, an bhascaeid (e.g. hanla an bhascaeid, the handle of the basket)
- Genitive plural:
- bascaed, na mbascaed (e.g. déantóir bascaed, a basket maker)
What does “bascaed” mean?
“Bascaed” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- basket
- A container made of woven material such as wicker, used for carrying or holding things.Also: wicker basket, hamper.
“Bascaed” with the article
The plural of basket in Irish is bascaeid. Here is bascaed after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bascaed” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bascaed, the Irish word for basket.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Basket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basket?
The Irish for basket is bascaed (pronounced “BAS-kayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bascaeid.
How do you pronounce bascaed in Irish?
Bascaed is said like “BAS-kayd” (IPA /ˈbˠasˠkeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of basket in Irish?
The plural of bascaed is bascaeid; with the article, na bascaeid means “the baskets”. The genitive plural is bascaed, as in déantóir bascaed (a basket maker).
Why does bascaed change to bhascaed or mbascaed?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bascaed becomes mo bhascaed (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbascaed (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bascaed and ciseán?
Both mean basket; ciseán is the more traditional native word, while bascaed is a borrowing from English and is common in everyday speech.
