HeyRuaHow to say “bow saw” in Irish
- Irish:
- boghshábh
- English:
- bow saw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOW-hawv” /ˈbˠəuˌhaːw/
- Plural:
- boghshábha (bow saws)
- Genitive singular:
- boghsháibh, an bhoghsháibh (e.g. lann an bhoghsháibh, the blade of the bow saw)
- Genitive plural:
- boghshábh, na mboghshábh (e.g. lann na mboghshábh, the blades of the bow saws)
What does “boghshábh” mean?
- bow saw
- A saw with a thin blade held tight in a curved metal frame, used for cutting branches and logs.Also: bowsaw, frame saw, log saw.
“Boghshábh” with the article
The plural of bow saw in Irish is boghshábha. Here is boghshábh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Boghshábh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using boghshábh, the Irish word for bow saw.
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Bow saw in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bow saw?
The Irish for bow saw is boghshábh (pronounced “BOW-hawv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boghshábha.
How do you pronounce boghshábh in Irish?
Boghshábh is said like “BOW-hawv” (IPA /ˈbˠəuˌhaːw/).
What is the plural of bow saw in Irish?
The plural of boghshábh is boghshábha; with the article, na boghshábha means “the bow saws”. The genitive plural is boghshábh, as in lann na mboghshábh (the blades of the bow saws).
Why does boghshábh change to bhoghshábh or mboghshábh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) boghshábh becomes mo bhoghshábh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboghshábh (eclipsis).
How is 'boghshábh' different from 'sábh'?
'Sábh' is the general word for any saw, while 'boghshábh' is specifically a bow saw, from 'bogha' (bow) and 'sábh' (saw).
