HeyRuaHow to say “bee” in Irish
- Irish:
- beach
- English:
- bee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “byakh” /bʲax/
- Plural:
- beacha (bees)
- Genitive singular:
- beiche, na beiche (e.g. cealg na beiche, the bee's sting)
- Genitive plural:
- beach, na mbeach (e.g. coirceog na mbeach, the beehive)
What does “beach” mean?
- bee
- A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and some kinds make honey and wax.Also: honeybee, bumblebee, insect.
“Beach” with the article
The plural of bee in Irish is beacha. Here is beach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beach, the Irish word for bee.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bee?
The Irish for bee is beach (pronounced “byakh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is beacha.
How do you pronounce beach in Irish?
Beach is said like “byakh” (IPA /bʲax/).
What is the plural of bee in Irish?
The plural of beach is beacha; with the article, na beacha means “the bees”. The genitive plural is beach, as in coirceog na mbeach (the beehive).
Why does beach change to bheach or mbeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beach becomes mo bheach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeach (eclipsis).
Is 'beach' in Irish the same as the English word 'beach'?
No, it is a false friend: 'beach' means bee. A beach is 'trá'.
What is a wasp in Irish?
A wasp is 'foiche' or 'beach chapaill'.
