HeyRuaHow to say “bench” in Irish
- Irish:
- binse
- English:
- bench, workbench, tribunal, ledge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIN-shuh” /ˈbʲɪnʲʃə/
- Plural:
- binsí (benches)
- Genitive singular:
- binse, an bhinse (e.g. cos an bhinse, the leg of the bench)
- Genitive plural:
- binsí, na mbinsí (e.g. cosa na mbinsí, the legs of the benches)
What does “binse” mean?
“Binse” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bench
- A long seat for several people, made of wood or stone.Also: seat, pew, form.
3 other meanings: workbench or tribunal or ledge
- 2workbench
- A sturdy table on which a carpenter or mechanic works.Also: bench, work table.
- 3tribunal
- A judge's bench, or a body of people appointed to hear and decide a case or inquiry.Also: bench, judicial bench, court.
- 4ledge
- A shelf or bank of rock or earth, as in a cliff or bog.Also: bank, shelf.
“Binse” with the article
The plural of bench in Irish is binsí. Here is binse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Binse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using binse, the Irish word for bench.
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Bench in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bench?
The Irish for bench is binse (pronounced “BIN-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is binsí. Depending on context it can also mean workbench or tribunal or ledge.
How do you pronounce binse in Irish?
Binse is said like “BIN-shuh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪnʲʃə/).
What is the plural of bench in Irish?
The plural of binse is binsí; with the article, na binsí means “the benches”. The genitive plural is binsí, as in cosa na mbinsí (the legs of the benches).
Does binse have more than one meaning?
Yes. Binse can mean bench, workbench, tribunal or ledge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does binse change to bhinse or mbinse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) binse becomes mo bhinse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbinse (eclipsis).
How do you say 'tribunal of inquiry' in Irish?
It is 'binse fiosrúcháin'; on its own 'an binse' often means the tribunal in official texts.
