HeyRuaHow to say “beep” in Irish
- Irish:
- bíp
- English:
- beep
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “beep” /bʲiːpʲ/
- Plural:
- bípeanna (beeps)
- Genitive singular:
- bípe, na bípe (e.g. fuaim na bípe, the sound of the beep)
- Genitive plural:
- bípeanna, na mbípeanna (e.g. sraith na mbípeanna, the series of beeps)
What does “bíp” mean?
- beep
- A short, high electronic sound, such as one made by a phone, machine or car horn.Also: bleep, electronic sound, pip.
“Bíp” with the article
The plural of beep in Irish is bípeanna. Here is bíp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bíp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bíp, the Irish word for beep.
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Beep in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beep?
The Irish for beep is bíp (pronounced “beep”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bípeanna.
How do you pronounce bíp in Irish?
Bíp is said like “beep” (IPA /bʲiːpʲ/).
What is the plural of beep in Irish?
The plural of bíp is bípeanna; with the article, na bípeanna means “the beeps”. The genitive plural is bípeanna, as in sraith na mbípeanna (the series of beeps).
Why does bíp change to bhíp or mbíp?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bíp becomes mo bhíp (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbíp (eclipsis).
How do I say 'leave a message after the beep' in Irish?
A common phrasing is 'Fág teachtaireacht tar éis na bípe', using the genitive 'bípe' after 'tar éis'.
