HeyRuaHow to say “beekeeping” in Irish
- Irish:
- beachaireacht
- English:
- beekeeping
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAKH-ir-ukht” /ˈbʲaxəɾʲəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- beachaireachta, na beachaireachta (e.g. cumann beachaireachta, beekeeping association)
What does “beachaireacht” mean?
- beekeeping
- The work or hobby of keeping bees in hives, usually to collect honey.Also: apiculture, bee farming, keeping bees.
“Beachaireacht” with the article
Here is beachaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an bheachaireacht
the beekeeping
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Beachaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beachaireacht, the Irish word for beekeeping.
Is breá le m'athair an bheachaireacht.
My father loves beekeeping.
Thosaigh sí ar bheachaireacht anuraidh.
She took up beekeeping last year.
Tá cúrsa beachaireachta ar siúl sa choláiste.
There is a beekeeping course on at the college.
Bíonn beachaireacht deacair san aimsir fhliuch.
Beekeeping is hard in wet weather.
D'fhoghlaim mé a lán faoin mbeachaireacht ó mo sheanathair.
I learned a lot about beekeeping from my grandfather.
Ceannaíonn sé trealamh beachaireachta ar líne.
He buys beekeeping equipment online.
Is caitheamh aimsire suimiúil í an bheachaireacht.
Beekeeping is an interesting hobby.
Other nouns in Irish
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Beekeeping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beekeeping?
The Irish for beekeeping is beachaireacht (pronounced “BAKH-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce beachaireacht in Irish?
Beachaireacht is said like “BAKH-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲaxəɾʲəxt/).
Does beachaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for beachaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beachaireacht change to bheachaireacht or mbeachaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beachaireacht becomes mo bheachaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeachaireacht (eclipsis).
What is a beekeeper called in Irish?
A beekeeper is a 'beachaire', and the activity is 'beachaireacht', both from 'beach', a bee.
