HeyRuaHow to say “boxer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bocsaeir
- English:
- boxer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOK-seer” /ˈbˠɔksˠeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bocsaeirí (boxers)
- Genitive singular:
- bocsaera, an bhocsaera (e.g. lámhainní an bhocsaera, the boxer's gloves)
- Genitive plural:
- bocsaeirí, na mbocsaeirí (e.g. club bocsaeirí, a boxers' club)
What does “bocsaeir” mean?
- boxer
- A person who boxes, especially as a sport or profession.Also: pugilist, prizefighter, fighter.
Other Irish words for boxer: dornálaí (boxer), bocsálaí (boxer)
“Bocsaeir” with the article
The plural of boxer in Irish is bocsaeirí. Here is bocsaeir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bocsaeir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bocsaeir, the Irish word for boxer.
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Boxer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boxer?
The Irish for boxer is bocsaeir (pronounced “BOK-seer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bocsaeirí.
How do you pronounce bocsaeir in Irish?
Bocsaeir is said like “BOK-seer” (IPA /ˈbˠɔksˠeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of boxer in Irish?
The plural of bocsaeir is bocsaeirí; with the article, na bocsaeirí means “the boxers”. The genitive plural is bocsaeirí, as in club bocsaeirí (a boxers' club).
Why does bocsaeir change to bhocsaeir or mbocsaeir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bocsaeir becomes mo bhocsaeir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbocsaeir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bocsaeir' and 'dornálaí'?
Both mean boxer; 'dornálaí' is the more common native term, related to 'dornálaíocht' (boxing), while 'bocsaeir' is a borrowing from English.
