HeyRuaHow to say “bill” in Irish
- Irish:
- bille
- English:
- bill, banknote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIL-uh” /ˈbʲɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- billí (bills)
- Genitive singular:
- bille, an bhille (e.g. méid an bhille, the amount of the bill)
- Genitive plural:
- billí, na mbillí (e.g. íoc na mbillí, paying the bills)
What does “bille” mean?
“Bille” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bill
- A written statement of money owed for goods or services.Also: invoice, check, account.
2 other meanings: banknote
- 2bill
- A draft of a proposed law put before a parliament.Also: parliamentary bill, draft law.
- 3banknote
- A piece of paper money; also a printed notice or handbill.Also: note, bill, handbill.
Other Irish words for bill: gob (beak)
“Bille” with the article
The plural of bill in Irish is billí. Here is bille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bille, the Irish word for bill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “bille”
Bill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bill?
The Irish for bill is bille (pronounced “BIL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is billí. Depending on context it can also mean banknote.
How do you pronounce bille in Irish?
Bille is said like “BIL-uh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of bill in Irish?
The plural of bille is billí; with the article, na billí means “the bills”. The genitive plural is billí, as in íoc na mbillí (paying the bills).
Does bille have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bille can mean bill or banknote, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bille change to bhille or mbille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bille becomes mo bhille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbille (eclipsis).
Is 'bille' used for a bird's beak?
No, a beak is 'gob'. 'Bille' means a bill to pay, a parliamentary bill, or a note.
What is the difference between 'bille' and 'sonrasc'?
'Bille' is the everyday word for a bill, while 'sonrasc' is the formal commercial term for an invoice.
