HeyRuaHow to say “collecting” in Irish
- Irish:
- bailiú
- English:
- collecting, accumulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bailigh, to collect (ag bailiú, collecting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-oo” /ˈbˠalʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- bailithe, an bhailithe (e.g. lá bailithe an bhruscair, rubbish collection day)
What does “bailiú” mean?
“Bailiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collecting
- Bailiú is the verbal noun of the verb bailigh: the act of collecting or gathering things or people together.Also: collection, gathering, picking up.
1 other meaning: accumulation
- 2accumulation
- The gradual building up or accumulating of something over time.Also: build-up, amassing.
“Bailiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bailiú means collecting: it is the verbal noun of the verb bailigh (to collect). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bailiú” with the article
Here is bailiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Bailiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bailiú, the Irish word for collecting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Collecting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collecting?
The Irish for collecting is bailiú (pronounced “BAL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean accumulation.
How do you pronounce bailiú in Irish?
Bailiú is said like “BAL-oo” (IPA /ˈbˠalʲuː/).
Does bailiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bailiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bailiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bailiú can mean collecting or accumulation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bailiú change to bhailiú or mbailiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bailiú becomes mo bhailiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbailiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bailiú and bailiúchán?
Bailiú is the act of collecting, as in ag bailiú stampaí, while bailiúchán is the resulting collection itself, as in bailiúchán stampaí, a stamp collection.
