HeyRuaHow to say “boxer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bocsálaí
- English:
- boxer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUK-saw-lee” /ˈbˠɔkˠsˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- bocsálaithe (boxers)
- Genitive singular:
- bocsálaí, an bhocsálaí (e.g. lámhainní an bhocsálaí, the boxer's gloves)
- Genitive plural:
- bocsálaithe, na mbocsálaithe (e.g. cumann na mbocsálaithe, the boxers' club)
What does “bocsálaí” mean?
- boxer
- A person who takes part in the sport of boxing.Also: pugilist, prizefighter, fighter.
Other Irish words for boxer: dornálaí (boxer)
“Bocsálaí” with the article
The plural of boxer in Irish is bocsálaithe. Here is bocsálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bocsálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bocsálaí, 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 bocsálaí (pronounced “BUK-saw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bocsálaithe.
How do you pronounce bocsálaí in Irish?
Bocsálaí is said like “BUK-saw-lee” (IPA /ˈbˠɔkˠsˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of boxer in Irish?
The plural of bocsálaí is bocsálaithe; with the article, na bocsálaithe means “the boxers”. The genitive plural is bocsálaithe, as in cumann na mbocsálaithe (the boxers' club).
Why does bocsálaí change to bhocsálaí or mbocsálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bocsálaí becomes mo bhocsálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbocsálaí (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for boxer?
Yes, dornálaí is the more native and very common word, and dornálaíocht is boxing; bocsálaí is a borrowing from English used alongside it.
