HeyRuaHow to say “bib” in Irish
- Irish:
- bibe
- English:
- bib, apron-top
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIB-eh” /ˈbʲɪbʲə/
- Plural:
- bibí (bibs)
- Genitive singular:
- bibe, an bhibe (e.g. dath an bhibe, the colour of the bib)
- Genitive plural:
- bibí, na mbibí (e.g. paca bibí, a pack of bibs)
What does “bibe” mean?
“Bibe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bib
- A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a baby's chin to keep its clothes clean while eating.Also: baby bib, feeding bib.
1 other meaning: apron-top
- 2apron-top
- The upper part of an apron or of dungarees that covers the chest.Also: bib of apron, bib front.
Other Irish words for bib: bráidín (bib)
“Bibe” with the article
The plural of bib in Irish is bibí. Here is bibe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bibe, the Irish word for bib.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bib in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bib?
The Irish for bib is bibe (pronounced “BIB-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bibí. Depending on context it can also mean apron-top.
How do you pronounce bibe in Irish?
Bibe is said like “BIB-eh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪbʲə/).
What is the plural of bib in Irish?
The plural of bibe is bibí; with the article, na bibí means “the bibs”. The genitive plural is bibí, as in paca bibí (a pack of bibs).
Does bibe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bibe can mean bib or apron-top, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bibe change to bhibe or mbibe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bibe becomes mo bhibe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbibe (eclipsis).
Is 'bibe' the same as 'naprún'?
No. 'Bibe' is a bib, such as a baby wears, or the chest part of an apron, while 'naprún' is a whole apron.
