HeyRuaHow to say “buckle” in Irish
- Irish:
- búcla
- English:
- buckle, ringlet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-kluh” /ˈbˠuːkˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- búclaí (buckles)
- Genitive singular:
- búcla, an bhúcla (e.g. teanga an bhúcla, tongue of the buckle)
- Genitive plural:
- búclaí, na mbúclaí (e.g. ag déanamh búclaí, making buckles)
What does “búcla” mean?
“Búcla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buckle
- A metal or plastic fastener on a belt or strap.Also: belt buckle, clasp, fastener.
1 other meaning: ringlet
- 2ringlet
- A curl or lock of hair hanging in a spiral.Also: curl, lock of hair.
“Búcla” with the article
The plural of buckle in Irish is búclaí. Here is búcla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Búcla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using búcla, the Irish word for buckle.
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Buckle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buckle?
The Irish for buckle is búcla (pronounced “BOO-kluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is búclaí. Depending on context it can also mean ringlet.
How do you pronounce búcla in Irish?
Búcla is said like “BOO-kluh” (IPA /ˈbˠuːkˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of buckle in Irish?
The plural of búcla is búclaí; with the article, na búclaí means “the buckles”. The genitive plural is búclaí, as in ag déanamh búclaí (making buckles).
Does búcla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Búcla can mean buckle or ringlet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does búcla change to bhúcla or mbúcla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) búcla becomes mo bhúcla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbúcla (eclipsis).
How do I say 'buckle up' in a car?
You would usually say 'Cuir ort do chrios sábhála', using crios sábhála rather than búcla.
