HeyRuaHow to say “buggy” in Irish
- Irish:
- bugaí
- English:
- buggy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUG-ee” /ˈbˠʊɡiː/
- Plural:
- bugaithe (buggies)
- Genitive singular:
- bugaí, an bhugaí (e.g. rothaí an bhugaí, the wheels of the buggy)
- Genitive plural:
- bugaithe, na mbugaithe (e.g. díoltóir na mbugaithe, the seller of the buggies)
What does “bugaí” mean?
- buggy
- A light carriage pulled by a horse, or a small vehicle such as a baby's pushchair or a beach buggy.Also: carriage, pushchair, trap.
“Bugaí” with the article
The plural of buggy in Irish is bugaithe. Here is bugaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bugaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bugaí, the Irish word for buggy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Buggy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buggy?
The Irish for buggy is bugaí (pronounced “BUG-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bugaithe.
How do you pronounce bugaí in Irish?
Bugaí is said like “BUG-ee” (IPA /ˈbˠʊɡiː/).
What is the plural of buggy in Irish?
The plural of bugaí is bugaithe; with the article, na bugaithe means “the buggies”. The genitive plural is bugaithe, as in díoltóir na mbugaithe (the seller of the buggies).
Why does bugaí change to bhugaí or mbugaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bugaí becomes mo bhugaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbugaí (eclipsis).
Is 'bugaí' the usual word for a baby's buggy?
Yes, 'bugaí' is used for a pushchair, while 'pram' or 'carráiste linbh' is used for a pram.
