HeyRuaHow to say “corporation” in Irish
- Irish:
- bardas
- English:
- corporation, wardenship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-dus” /ˈbˠaːɾˠd̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- bardais (corporations)
- Genitive singular:
- bardais, an bhardais (e.g. oifigí an bhardais, the offices of the corporation)
- Genitive plural:
- bardas, na mbardas (e.g. cumainn na mbardas, the associations of the corporations)
What does “bardas” mean?
“Bardas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corporation
- The elected council that governs a city or large town; a municipal authority.Also: municipal authority, city council, borough council, municipality.
1 other meaning: wardenship
- 2wardenship
- The office or charge of a warden or guardian, especially of a castle or garrison (historical).Also: guardianship, garrison.
“Bardas” with the article
The plural of corporation in Irish is bardais. Here is bardas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bardas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bardas, the Irish word for corporation.
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Corporation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corporation?
The Irish for corporation is bardas (pronounced “BAWR-dus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bardais. Depending on context it can also mean wardenship.
How do you pronounce bardas in Irish?
Bardas is said like “BAWR-dus” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠd̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of corporation in Irish?
The plural of bardas is bardais; with the article, na bardais means “the corporations”. The genitive plural is bardas, as in cumainn na mbardas (the associations of the corporations).
Does bardas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bardas can mean corporation or wardenship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bardas change to bhardas or mbardas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bardas becomes mo bhardas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbardas (eclipsis).
Is 'bardas' the same as 'comhairle'?
Bardas is the traditional word for a city corporation, as in Bardas Chorcaí, while comhairle is the general word for a council, as in comhairle contae (county council). Many former corporations are now called comhairle cathrach.
