HeyRuaHow to say “butler” in Irish
- Irish:
- buitléir
- English:
- butler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BITCH-layr” /ˈbˠɪtʲlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- buitléirí (butlers)
- Genitive singular:
- buitléara, an bhuitléara (e.g. seomra an bhuitléara, the butler's room)
- Genitive plural:
- buitléirí, na mbuitléirí (e.g. éide buitléirí, butlers' uniform)
What does “buitléir” mean?
- butler
- The chief male servant of a large house, who manages the household, the wine and the other servants.Also: head servant, manservant, steward.
“Buitléir” with the article
The plural of butler in Irish is buitléirí. Here is buitléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buitléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buitléir, the Irish word for butler.
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Butler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for butler?
The Irish for butler is buitléir (pronounced “BITCH-layr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buitléirí.
How do you pronounce buitléir in Irish?
Buitléir is said like “BITCH-layr” (IPA /ˈbˠɪtʲlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of butler in Irish?
The plural of buitléir is buitléirí; with the article, na buitléirí means “the butlers”. The genitive plural is buitléirí, as in éide buitléirí (butlers' uniform).
Why does buitléir change to bhuitléir or mbuitléir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buitléir becomes mo bhuitléir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuitléir (eclipsis).
Is 'buitléir' the same as the surname Butler?
The surname Butler is usually 'de Buitléir' in Irish, while 'buitléir' on its own is the common noun for a household servant.
