HeyRuaHow to say “boss” in Irish
- Irish:
- bas
- English:
- boss
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bass” /bˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- basanna (bosses)
- Genitive singular:
- bas, an bhas (e.g. oifig an bhas, the boss's office)
- Genitive plural:
- basanna, na mbasanna (e.g. cruinniú na mbasanna, the bosses' meeting)
What does “bas” mean?
- boss
- An informal word for the person in charge of you at work.Also: manager, gaffer, chief.
Other Irish words for boss: bainisteoir (manager), máistir (master), fostóir (employer), saoiste (boss)
“Bas” with the article
The plural of boss in Irish is basanna. Here is bas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bas, the Irish word for boss.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boss in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boss?
The Irish for boss is bas (pronounced “bass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is basanna.
How do you pronounce bas in Irish?
Bas is said like “bass” (IPA /bˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of boss in Irish?
The plural of bas is basanna; with the article, na basanna means “the bosses”. The genitive plural is basanna, as in cruinniú na mbasanna (the bosses' meeting).
Does bas have more than one meaning?
Bas also has its own entry as a noun, feminine meaning palm.
Why does bas change to bhas or mbas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bas becomes mo bhas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbas (eclipsis).
Is 'bas' the usual word for a boss?
'Bas' is informal and borrowed from English; in more formal Irish use 'saoiste' or 'bainisteoir' for a manager and 'fostóir' for an employer.
How is 'bas' different from 'bos'?
'Bas' (feminine, gen. 'baise') also means the palm of the hand, while this masculine 'bas' means a boss.
