HeyRuaHow to say “bundle” in Irish
- Irish:
- beart
- English:
- bundle, deed, byte
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “byart” /bʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bearta (bundles)
- Genitive singular:
- birt, an bhirt (e.g. meáchan an bhirt, the weight of the bundle)
- Genitive plural:
- beart, na mbeart (e.g. ceangal na mbeart, the tying of the bundles)
What does “beart” mean?
“Beart” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bundle
- A number of things tied or wrapped together, a pack or parcel.Also: parcel, package, pack, load.
2 other meanings: deed or byte
- 2deed
- Something a person does, an action or move, especially a planned one.Also: action, act, move, plan.
- 3byte
- In computing, a unit of data made up of eight bits.
Other Irish words for bundle: burla (bundle), ceangaltán (bundle), paca (pack)
“Beart” with the article
The plural of bundle in Irish is bearta. Here is beart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beart, the Irish word for bundle.
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Bundle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bundle?
The Irish for bundle is beart (pronounced “byart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bearta. Depending on context it can also mean deed or byte.
How do you pronounce beart in Irish?
Beart is said like “byart” (IPA /bʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bundle in Irish?
The plural of beart is bearta; with the article, na bearta means “the bundles”. The genitive plural is beart, as in ceangal na mbeart (the tying of the bundles).
Does beart have more than one meaning?
Yes. Beart can mean bundle, deed or byte, depending on context; the first is the most common. Beart also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning byte.
Why does beart change to bheart or mbeart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beart becomes mo bheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeart (eclipsis).
What does 'beart de réir briathair' mean?
It means doing what you said you would, being as good as your word: 'Rinne sé beart de réir a bhriathair.'
How is 'beart' different from 'beartán'?
'Beartán' is the diminutive and usually means a small parcel or package, while 'beart' is a bundle or load and also a deed.
