HeyRuaHow to say “bazaar” in Irish
- Irish:
- basár
- English:
- bazaar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAS-awr” /ˈbˠasˠaːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- basáir (bazaars)
- Genitive singular:
- basáir, an bhasáir (e.g. lá an bhasáir, the day of the bazaar)
- Genitive plural:
- basár, na mbasár (e.g. ag eagrú basár, organising bazaars)
What does “basár” mean?
- bazaar
- A sale or market of goods, often held to raise money for a charity or church, or an oriental marketplace.Also: sale of work, charity sale, market.
“Basár” with the article
The plural of bazaar in Irish is basáir. Here is basár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Basár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using basár, the Irish word for bazaar.
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Bazaar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bazaar?
The Irish for bazaar is basár (pronounced “BAS-awr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is basáir.
How do you pronounce basár in Irish?
Basár is said like “BAS-awr” (IPA /ˈbˠasˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bazaar in Irish?
The plural of basár is basáir; with the article, na basáir means “the bazaars”. The genitive plural is basár, as in ag eagrú basár (organising bazaars).
Why does basár change to bhasár or mbasár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) basár becomes mo bhasár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbasár (eclipsis).
How is 'basár' different from 'aonach' or 'margadh'?
A 'basár' is usually a charity sale or an oriental bazaar, while 'aonach' is a fair and 'margadh' is a regular market.
