HeyRuaHow to say “bauxite” in Irish
- Irish:
- báicsít
- English:
- bauxite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWK-sheet” /ˈbˠaːkʃiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- báicsíte, na báicsíte (e.g. mianach báicsíte, a bauxite mine)
What does “báicsít” mean?
- bauxite
- A clay-like rock that is the main ore from which aluminium is obtained.Also: aluminium ore, aluminum ore.
“Báicsít” with the article
Here is báicsít after the article (an t-alt).
an bháicsít
the bauxite
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Báicsít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báicsít, the Irish word for bauxite.
Is mian í báicsít a bhfaightear alúmanam aisti.
Bauxite is an ore from which aluminium is obtained.
Tá a lán báicsíte san Astráil.
There is a lot of bauxite in Australia.
Bíonn dath dearg ar an mbáicsít go minic.
Bauxite is often reddish in colour.
Oibríonn sé i mianach báicsíte.
He works in a bauxite mine.
Déantar an bháicsít a phróiseáil sa mhonarcha.
The bauxite is processed in the factory.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi bháicsít sa rang tíreolaíochta.
We learned about bauxite in geography class.
Easpórtálann an tír sin báicsít go dtí an Eoraip.
That country exports bauxite to Europe.
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Bauxite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bauxite?
The Irish for bauxite is báicsít (pronounced “BAWK-sheet”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce báicsít in Irish?
Báicsít is said like “BAWK-sheet” (IPA /ˈbˠaːkʃiːtʲ/).
Does báicsít have a plural?
No plural form is given for báicsít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does báicsít change to bháicsít or mbáicsít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báicsít becomes mo bháicsít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáicsít (eclipsis).
What is the difference between báicsít and alúmanam?
Báicsít is the raw rock or ore, while alúmanam is the metal that is extracted from it.
