HeyRuaHow to say “collection” in Irish
- Irish:
- bailiúchán
- English:
- collection
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-oo-khawn” /ˈbˠalʲuːxɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- bailiúcháin (collections)
- Genitive singular:
- bailiúcháin, an bhailiúcháin (e.g. luach an bhailiúcháin, the value of the collection)
- Genitive plural:
- bailiúchán, na mbailiúchán (e.g. liosta na mbailiúchán, the list of collections)
What does “bailiúchán” mean?
“Bailiúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collection
- A set of related items gathered together, such as stamps, books or works of art.Also: set, assortment, anthology.
“Bailiúchán” with the article
The plural of collection in Irish is bailiúcháin. Here is bailiúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bailiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bailiúchán, the Irish word for collection.
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Collection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collection?
The Irish for collection is bailiúchán (pronounced “BAL-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bailiúcháin.
How do you pronounce bailiúchán in Irish?
Bailiúchán is said like “BAL-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈbˠalʲuːxɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of collection in Irish?
The plural of bailiúchán is bailiúcháin; with the article, na bailiúcháin means “the collections”. The genitive plural is bailiúchán, as in liosta na mbailiúchán (the list of collections).
Why does bailiúchán change to bhailiúchán or mbailiúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bailiúchán becomes mo bhailiúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbailiúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bailiúchán' and 'cnuasach'?
Both mean collection; 'cnuasach' is often used for literary or scholarly collections, while 'bailiúchán' is the general word, also used for collecting money.
