HeyRuaHow to say “bayonet” in Irish
- Irish:
- beaignit
- English:
- bayonet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAG-nit” /bʲaɡʲnʲɪtʲ/
- Plural:
- beaignití (bayonets)
- Genitive singular:
- beaignite, na beaignite (e.g. faobhar na beaignite, the edge of the bayonet)
- Genitive plural:
- beaignití, na mbeaignití (e.g. faobhar na mbeaignití, the edge of the bayonets)
What does “beaignit” mean?
- bayonet
- A long blade fixed to the end of a rifle, used for stabbing in close fighting.Also: rifle blade, bayonet blade.
“Beaignit” with the article
The plural of bayonet in Irish is beaignití. Here is beaignit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beaignit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beaignit, the Irish word for bayonet.
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Bayonet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bayonet?
The Irish for bayonet is beaignit (pronounced “BAG-nit”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is beaignití.
How do you pronounce beaignit in Irish?
Beaignit is said like “BAG-nit” (IPA /bʲaɡʲnʲɪtʲ/).
What is the plural of bayonet in Irish?
The plural of beaignit is beaignití; with the article, na beaignití means “the bayonets”. The genitive plural is beaignití, as in faobhar na mbeaignití (the edge of the bayonets).
Why does beaignit change to bheaignit or mbeaignit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beaignit becomes mo bheaignit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeaignit (eclipsis).
Is 'beaignit' the same as 'claíomh'?
No. A 'claíomh' is a sword held in the hand, while a 'beaignit' is a blade fixed to the end of a rifle.
