HeyRuaHow to say “batch” in Irish
- Irish:
- baisc
- English:
- batch, heap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bashk” /bˠaʃc/
- Plural:
- baisceanna (batches)
- Genitive singular:
- baisce, na baisce (e.g. méid na baisce, the size of the batch)
- Genitive plural:
- baisceanna, na mbaisceanna (e.g. táirgeadh na mbaisceanna, the production of the batches)
What does “baisc” mean?
“Baisc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- batch
- A quantity of things made, baked or dealt with together at one time.Also: lot, set.
1 other meaning: heap
- 2heap
- A pile or cluster of things gathered together.Also: cluster, bunch, pile.
“Baisc” with the article
The plural of batch in Irish is baisceanna. Here is baisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baisc, the Irish word for batch.
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Batch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for batch?
The Irish for batch is baisc (pronounced “bashk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baisceanna. Depending on context it can also mean heap.
How do you pronounce baisc in Irish?
Baisc is said like “bashk” (IPA /bˠaʃc/).
What is the plural of batch in Irish?
The plural of baisc is baisceanna; with the article, na baisceanna means “the batches”. The genitive plural is baisceanna, as in táirgeadh na mbaisceanna (the production of the batches).
Does baisc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baisc can mean batch or heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baisc change to bhaisc or mbaisc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baisc becomes mo bhaisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaisc (eclipsis).
Is 'baisc' used for a batch of baking?
Yes, 'baisc aráin' is a batch of bread, and it is also used for batches of goods or data, as in 'uimhir baisce'.
