HeyRuaHow to say “bikini” in Irish
- Irish:
- bicíní
- English:
- bikini
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bi-KEE-nee” /bʲɪˈkʲiːnʲiː/
- Plural:
- bicínithe (bikinis)
- Genitive singular:
- bicíní, an bhicíní (e.g. barr an bhicíní, the top of the bikini)
- Genitive plural:
- bicínithe, na mbicínithe (e.g. dathanna na mbicínithe, the colours of the bikinis)
What does “bicíní” mean?
- bikini
- A two-piece swimsuit worn by women, made up of a top and briefs.Also: two-piece swimsuit, swimsuit, swimwear.
“Bicíní” with the article
The plural of bikini in Irish is bicínithe. Here is bicíní after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bicíní” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bicíní, the Irish word for bikini.
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Bikini in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bikini?
The Irish for bikini is bicíní (pronounced “bi-KEE-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bicínithe.
How do you pronounce bicíní in Irish?
Bicíní is said like “bi-KEE-nee” (IPA /bʲɪˈkʲiːnʲiː/).
What is the plural of bikini in Irish?
The plural of bicíní is bicínithe; with the article, na bicínithe means “the bikinis”. The genitive plural is bicínithe, as in dathanna na mbicínithe (the colours of the bikinis).
Why does bicíní change to bhicíní or mbicíní?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bicíní becomes mo bhicíní (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbicíní (eclipsis).
What is the general Irish word for a swimsuit?
A swimsuit in general is 'culaith shnámha'; 'bicíní' refers specifically to the two-piece type.
