HeyRuaHow to say “burglar” in Irish
- Irish:
- buirgléir
- English:
- burglar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIR-ig-lair” /ˈbˠɪɾʲəɟlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- buirgléirí (burglars)
- Genitive singular:
- buirgléara, an bhuirgléara (e.g. lorg an bhuirgléara, the burglar's trail)
- Genitive plural:
- buirgléirí, na mbuirgléirí (e.g. gaiste buirgléirí, a trap for burglars)
What does “buirgléir” mean?
- burglar
- A person who breaks into a building, usually a house, to steal things.Also: housebreaker, intruder, thief.
“Buirgléir” with the article
The plural of burglar in Irish is buirgléirí. Here is buirgléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buirgléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buirgléir, the Irish word for burglar.
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Burglar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burglar?
The Irish for burglar is buirgléir (pronounced “BIR-ig-lair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buirgléirí.
How do you pronounce buirgléir in Irish?
Buirgléir is said like “BIR-ig-lair” (IPA /ˈbˠɪɾʲəɟlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of burglar in Irish?
The plural of buirgléir is buirgléirí; with the article, na buirgléirí means “the burglars”. The genitive plural is buirgléirí, as in gaiste buirgléirí (a trap for burglars).
Why does buirgléir change to bhuirgléir or mbuirgléir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buirgléir becomes mo bhuirgléir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuirgléir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buirgléir and gadaí?
Gadaí is the general word for a thief, while buirgléir is specifically someone who breaks into a building to steal. The crime itself is buirgléireacht.
