HeyRuaHow to say “connection” in Irish
- Irish:
- baint
- English:
- connection, removal, cutting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bain, to take (ag baint, taking)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bwantch” /bˠanʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- bainte, na bainte (e.g. am bainte na móna, turf-cutting time)
What does “baint” mean?
“Baint” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- connection
- A link, relation or involvement between people or things, as in 'baint a bheith agat le rud'.Also: relation, involvement, relevance, link.
2 other meanings: removal or cutting
- 2removal
- The verbal noun of 'bain': the act of taking, removing or extracting something.Also: taking, extraction, taking off.
- 3cutting
- The verbal noun of 'bain' used for cutting turf, mowing hay or digging potatoes.Also: digging, mowing, harvesting, reaping.
Other Irish words for connection: nasc (link)
“Baint” as a verbal noun
After ag, baint means taking: it is the verbal noun of the verb bain (to take). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Baint” with the article
Here is baint after the article (an t-alt).
“Baint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baint, the Irish word for connection.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Connection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for connection?
The Irish for connection is baint (pronounced “bwantch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean removal or cutting.
How do you pronounce baint in Irish?
Baint is said like “bwantch” (IPA /bˠanʲtʲ/).
Does baint have a plural?
No plural form is given for baint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does baint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baint can mean connection, removal or cutting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baint change to bhaint or mbaint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baint becomes mo bhaint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaint (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I have nothing to do with it'?
Say 'Níl baint ar bith agam leis', literally 'I have no connection with it'.
Is 'baint' the same as 'buaint'?
'Buaint' is a dialect variant of 'baint' used for reaping or harvesting; the standard form is 'baint'.
