HeyRuaHow to say “buffet” in Irish
- Irish:
- buifé
- English:
- buffet, sideboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BWIF-ay” /ˈbˠɪfʲeː/
- Plural:
- buiféanna (buffets)
- Genitive singular:
- buifé, an bhuifé (e.g. bord an bhuifé, the buffet table)
- Genitive plural:
- buiféanna, na mbuiféanna (e.g. bia na mbuiféanna, the food at the buffets)
What does “buifé” mean?
“Buifé” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buffet
- A meal where people serve themselves from dishes laid out on a table.Also: buffet meal, self-service meal.
1 other meaning: sideboard
- 2sideboard
- A piece of furniture or a counter from which food and drink are served.Also: buffet counter, refreshment bar.
“Buifé” with the article
The plural of buffet in Irish is buiféanna. Here is buifé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buifé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buifé, the Irish word for buffet.
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Buffet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buffet?
The Irish for buffet is buifé (pronounced “BWIF-ay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buiféanna. Depending on context it can also mean sideboard.
How do you pronounce buifé in Irish?
Buifé is said like “BWIF-ay” (IPA /ˈbˠɪfʲeː/).
What is the plural of buffet in Irish?
The plural of buifé is buiféanna; with the article, na buiféanna means “the buffets”. The genitive plural is buiféanna, as in bia na mbuiféanna (the food at the buffets).
Does buifé have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buifé can mean buffet or sideboard, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buifé change to bhuifé or mbuifé?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buifé becomes mo bhuifé (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuifé (eclipsis).
How do I say 'buffet car' on a train in Irish?
Use 'carr buifé', for example 'Tá carr buifé ar an traein'.
