HeyRuaHow to say “Basque” in Irish
- Irish:
- Bascach
- English:
- Basque
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAS-kukh” /ˈbˠasˠkəx/
- Plural:
- Bascaigh (Basques)
- Genitive singular:
- Bascaigh, an Bhascaigh (e.g. teach an Bhascaigh, the Basque's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Bascach, na mBascach (e.g. teanga na mBascach, the language of the Basques)
What does “Bascach” mean?
- Basque
- A person from the Basque Country, the region on both sides of the western Pyrenees in Spain and France.Also: Basque person, person from the Basque country.
“Bascach” with the article
The plural of Basque in Irish is Bascaigh. Here is Bascach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bascach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Bascach, the Irish word for Basque.
Other nouns in Irish
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Basque in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Basque?
The Irish for Basque is Bascach (pronounced “BAS-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Bascaigh.
How do you pronounce Bascach in Irish?
Bascach is said like “BAS-kukh” (IPA /ˈbˠasˠkəx/).
What is the plural of Basque in Irish?
The plural of Bascach is Bascaigh; with the article, na Bascaigh means “the Basques”. The genitive plural is Bascach, as in teanga na mBascach (the language of the Basques).
Why does Bascach change to Bhascach or mBascach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Bascach becomes mo Bhascach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBascach (eclipsis).
What is the Basque language called in Irish?
The language is 'Bascais' (feminine), while 'Bascach' is a Basque person; the adjective is also 'Bascach', as in 'Tír na mBascach'.
