HeyRuaHow to say “bottle” in Irish
- Irish:
- buidéal
- English:
- bottle, bottle (drink)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bud-AYL” /bˠəˈdʲeːlˠ/
- Plural:
- buidéil (bottles)
- Genitive singular:
- buidéil, an bhuidéil (e.g. béal an bhuidéil, the mouth of the bottle)
- Genitive plural:
- buidéal, na mbuidéal (e.g. banc buidéal, bottle bank)
What does “buidéal” mean?
“Buidéal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bottle
- A container, usually of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.Also: flask, glass bottle, plastic bottle.
1 other meaning: bottle (drink)
- 2bottle (drink)
- Used informally to mean alcoholic drink, as in being fond of the bottle.Also: bottle, drink, alcohol.
“Buidéal” with the article
The plural of bottle in Irish is buidéil. Here is buidéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buidéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buidéal, the Irish word for bottle.
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Bottle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bottle?
The Irish for bottle is buidéal (pronounced “bud-AYL”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buidéil. Depending on context it can also mean bottle (drink).
How do you pronounce buidéal in Irish?
Buidéal is said like “bud-AYL” (IPA /bˠəˈdʲeːlˠ/).
What is the plural of bottle in Irish?
The plural of buidéal is buidéil; with the article, na buidéil means “the bottles”. The genitive plural is buidéal, as in banc buidéal (bottle bank).
Does buidéal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buidéal can mean bottle or bottle (drink), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buidéal change to bhuidéal or mbuidéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buidéal becomes mo bhuidéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuidéal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a bottle of milk' in Irish?
Say buidéal bainne, with the contents in the genitive: buidéal fíona, buidéal beorach.
How do I say someone is fond of drink?
You can say tá sé tugtha don ól, or more loosely tá dúil aige sa bhuidéal.
