Basting in Irish (Bástáil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for basting?

The Irish for basting is bástáil (pronounced “BAWS-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean beating.

Q: Does bástáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bástáil can mean basting or beating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “basting” in Irish

Irish:: bástáil
English:: basting, beating
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BAWS-tawl” /ˈbˠɑːsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bástála, na bástála (e.g. spúnóg bhástála, basting spoon)

What does “bástáil” mean?

“Bástáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

basting: The act of basting, moistening roasting meat with its fat or juices; verbal noun of the verb 'bástáil'.Also: baste.

1 other meaning: beating

2beating: A thrashing or drubbing given to someone; a figurative use of the verbal noun of 'bástáil'.Also: thrashing, drubbing.

“Bástáil” with the article

Here is bástáil after the article (an t-alt).

an bhástáil

the basting

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bástáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bástáil, the Irish word for basting.

Tá bástáil ag teastáil ón turcaí anois.

The turkey needs basting now.

Rinne sí bástáil ar an bhfeoil gach leathuair.

She basted the meat every half hour.

Tabhair dom an spúnóg bhástála, le do thoil.

Give me the basting spoon, please.

Is í an bhástáil a choinníonn an mhairteoil bog.

It's the basting that keeps the beef tender.

Fuair sé bástáil mhaith ón bhfoireann eile.

He got a good beating from the other team.

Bhí mé gnóthach leis an mbástáil sa chistin.

I was busy with the basting in the kitchen.

Ná déan dearmad ar an mbástáil.

Don't forget the basting.

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Basting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for basting?

The Irish for basting is bástáil (pronounced “BAWS-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean beating.

How do you pronounce bástáil in Irish?

Bástáil is said like “BAWS-tawl” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːsˠt̪ˠɑːlʲ/).

Does bástáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for bástáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does bástáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bástáil can mean basting or beating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bástáil change to bhástáil or mbástáil?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bástáil becomes mo bhástáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbástáil (eclipsis).

Can 'bástáil' mean a beating?

Yes, colloquially 'bástáil' can mean a thrashing, as in 'fuair sé bástáil', he got a beating, alongside the cooking sense.

Basting in Irish (Bástáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage