HeyRuaHow to say “bout” in Irish
- Irish:
- babhta
- English:
- bout, round, time
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOW-tuh” /ˈbˠəut̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- babhtaí (bouts)
- Genitive singular:
- babhta, an bhabhta (e.g. deireadh an bhabhta, the end of the round)
- Genitive plural:
- babhtaí, na mbabhtaí (e.g. líon na mbabhtaí, the number of rounds)
What does “babhta” mean?
“Babhta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bout
- A period of some activity or condition, such as illness, work or drinking.Also: spell, stint, fit.
2 other meanings: round or time
- 2round
- A single round or match in a contest or game.Also: bout, heat, match.
- 3time
- One occasion or instance of something happening.Also: occasion, turn, go.
“Babhta” with the article
The plural of bout in Irish is babhtaí. Here is babhta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Babhta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using babhta, the Irish word for bout.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bout?
The Irish for bout is babhta (pronounced “BOW-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is babhtaí. Depending on context it can also mean round or time.
How do you pronounce babhta in Irish?
Babhta is said like “BOW-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠəut̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of bout in Irish?
The plural of babhta is babhtaí; with the article, na babhtaí means “the bouts”. The genitive plural is babhtaí, as in líon na mbabhtaí (the number of rounds).
Does babhta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Babhta can mean bout, round or time, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does babhta change to bhabhta or mbabhta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) babhta becomes mo bhabhta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbabhta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between babhta and uair?
Both can mean 'time, occasion', but 'uair' is the general word, while 'babhta' is more colloquial and also means a bout or round, as in 'babhta tinnis'.
