HeyRuaHow to say “beating” in Irish
- Irish:
- bualadh
- English:
- beating, threshing, fight, beat
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- buail, to hit (ag bualadh, hitting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-luh” /ˈbˠuəl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- buailtí
- Genitive singular:
- buailte, an bhuailte (e.g. am an bhuailte, the time of the threshing)
- Genitive plural:
- buailtí, na mbuailtí (e.g. líon na mbuailtí, the number of blows)
What does “bualadh” mean?
“Bualadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- beating
- The act of hitting or striking someone or something; the verbal noun of the verb 'buail'.Also: striking, hitting, blow, thrashing.
3 other meanings: threshing or fight or beat
- 2threshing
- The beating of grain to separate it from the straw, a traditional farm task.Also: thresh.
- 3fight
- A fight or scuffle between people.Also: scuffle, clash.
- 4beat
- A regular beat or throb, such as of the heart or a drum.Also: throb, pulse, heartbeat.
Other Irish words for beating: greadadh (beating)
“Bualadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, bualadh means hitting: it is the verbal noun of the verb buail (to hit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bualadh” with the article
The plural of beating in Irish is buailtí. Here is bualadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bualadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bualadh, the Irish word for beating.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “bualadh”
Beating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beating?
The Irish for beating is bualadh (pronounced “BOO-uh-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buailtí. Depending on context it can also mean threshing or fight or beat.
How do you pronounce bualadh in Irish?
Bualadh is said like “BOO-uh-luh” (IPA /ˈbˠuəl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of beating in Irish?
The plural of bualadh is buailtí; with the article, it is na buailtí. The genitive plural is buailtí, as in líon na mbuailtí (the number of blows).
Does bualadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bualadh can mean beating, threshing, fight or beat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bualadh change to bhualadh or mbualadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bualadh becomes mo bhualadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbualadh (eclipsis).
How do you say 'a round of applause' in Irish?
Use 'bualadh bos', literally 'beating of palms': Tugaimis bualadh bos dóibh, let's give them a round of applause.
Is 'bualadh' used for meeting someone?
The verb 'buail le' means to meet someone, but the noun 'bualadh' itself usually means a striking; for a meeting use 'cruinniú'.
