HeyRuaHow to say “baton” in Irish
- Irish:
- baitín
- English:
- baton, truncheon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAT-yeen” /ˈbatʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- baitíní (batons)
- Genitive singular:
- baitín, an bhaitín (e.g. lámh an bhaitín, the handle of the baton)
- Genitive plural:
- baitíní, na mbaitíní (e.g. úsáid na mbaitíní, the use of the batons)
What does “baitín” mean?
“Baitín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- baton
- A short stick, such as a conductor's baton or a relay runner's baton.Also: conductor's baton, relay baton, short stick.
1 other meaning: truncheon
- 2truncheon
- A short club carried by a police officer.Also: baton, club, nightstick.
“Baitín” with the article
The plural of baton in Irish is baitíní. Here is baitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baitín, the Irish word for baton.
Other nouns in Irish
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Baton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baton?
The Irish for baton is baitín (pronounced “BAT-yeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baitíní. Depending on context it can also mean truncheon.
How do you pronounce baitín in Irish?
Baitín is said like “BAT-yeen” (IPA /ˈbatʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of baton in Irish?
The plural of baitín is baitíní; with the article, na baitíní means “the batons”. The genitive plural is baitíní, as in úsáid na mbaitíní (the use of the batons).
Does baitín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baitín can mean baton or truncheon, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baitín change to bhaitín or mbaitín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baitín becomes mo bhaitín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaitín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'baitín' and 'bata'?
'Bata' is any stick or walking stick, while 'baitín' is a small stick such as a baton or truncheon. 'Smachtín' is also used for a truncheon or cudgel.
