HeyRuaHow to say “bonnet” in Irish
- Irish:
- boinéad
- English:
- bonnet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BON-yayd” /ˈbˠɔnʲeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- boinéid (bonnets)
- Genitive singular:
- boinéid, an bhoinéid (e.g. ribín an bhoinéid, the bonnet string)
- Genitive plural:
- boinéad, na mboinéad (e.g. bosca boinéad, a bandbox)
What does “boinéad” mean?
“Boinéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bonnet
- A soft hat tied under the chin, traditionally worn by women and babies.Also: cap, hat.
1 other meaning:
- 2bonnet
- The hinged metal cover over the engine at the front of a car.Also: hood, car bonnet.
“Boinéad” with the article
The plural of bonnet in Irish is boinéid. Here is boinéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boinéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boinéad, the Irish word for bonnet.
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Bonnet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bonnet?
The Irish for bonnet is boinéad (pronounced “BON-yayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boinéid.
How do you pronounce boinéad in Irish?
Boinéad is said like “BON-yayd” (IPA /ˈbˠɔnʲeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of bonnet in Irish?
The plural of boinéad is boinéid; with the article, na boinéid means “the bonnets”. The genitive plural is boinéad, as in bosca boinéad (a bandbox).
Why does boinéad change to bhoinéad or mboinéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boinéad becomes mo bhoinéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboinéad (eclipsis).
What is the boot of a car if the bonnet is 'boinéad'?
The boot is 'búit' or 'trunc'; 'boinéad' covers only the engine at the front.
Is 'boinéad' the same as 'caipín'?
No, 'caipín' is a cap, while 'boinéad' is a bonnet tied under the chin, or a car bonnet.
