HeyRuaHow to say “burglary” in Irish
- Irish:
- buirgléireacht
- English:
- burglary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIR-ig-lay-ruckt” /ˈbˠɪɾʲəɟlʲeːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- buirgléireachta, na buirgléireachta (e.g. cás buirgléireachta, a burglary case)
What does “buirgléireacht” mean?
- burglary
- The crime of breaking into a building to steal things.Also: housebreaking, break-in, burgling.
“Buirgléireacht” with the article
Here is buirgléireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Buirgléireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buirgléireacht, the Irish word for burglary.
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Burglary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burglary?
The Irish for burglary is buirgléireacht (pronounced “BIR-ig-lay-ruckt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buirgléireacht in Irish?
Buirgléireacht is said like “BIR-ig-lay-ruckt” (IPA /ˈbˠɪɾʲəɟlʲeːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does buirgléireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for buirgléireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buirgléireacht change to bhuirgléireacht or mbuirgléireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buirgléireacht becomes mo bhuirgléireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuirgléireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buirgléireacht and robáil?
Buirgléireacht is breaking into a building to steal, while robáil is robbery, often involving force or threat against a person.
What is the word for a burglar?
A burglar is buirgléir; buirgléireacht is the crime itself.
