HeyRuaHow to say “bucket” in Irish
- Irish:
- buicéad
- English:
- bucket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bik-AYD” /bˠɪˈceːdˠ/
- Plural:
- buicéid (buckets)
- Genitive singular:
- buicéid, an bhuicéid (e.g. hanla an bhuicéid, the bucket handle)
- Genitive plural:
- buicéad, na mbuicéad (e.g. líon na mbuicéad, the number of buckets)
What does “buicéad” mean?
- bucket
- An open container with a handle, used for carrying water, sand or other things.Also: pail.
“Buicéad” with the article
The plural of bucket in Irish is buicéid. Here is buicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buicéad, the Irish word for bucket.
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Bucket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bucket?
The Irish for bucket is buicéad (pronounced “bik-AYD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buicéid.
How do you pronounce buicéad in Irish?
Buicéad is said like “bik-AYD” (IPA /bˠɪˈceːdˠ/).
What is the plural of bucket in Irish?
The plural of buicéad is buicéid; with the article, na buicéid means “the buckets”. The genitive plural is buicéad, as in líon na mbuicéad (the number of buckets).
Why does buicéad change to bhuicéad or mbuicéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buicéad becomes mo bhuicéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuicéad (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a bucket?
Yes, 'buicéad' is the usual word, but you may also hear 'stópa' or 'canna' for a pail or can in some areas.
