HeyRuaHow to say “cowshed” in Irish
- Irish:
- bóitheach
- English:
- cowshed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOH-hukh” /ˈbˠoːhəx/
- Plural:
- bóithigh (cowsheds)
- Genitive singular:
- bóithigh, an bhóithigh (e.g. doras an bhóithigh, the door of the cowshed)
- Genitive plural:
- bóitheach, na mbóitheach (e.g. díonta na mbóitheach, the roofs of the cowsheds)
What does “bóitheach” mean?
- cowshed
- A farm building where cows are kept and milked.Also: byre, cow house, shippon.
“Bóitheach” with the article
The plural of cowshed in Irish is bóithigh. Here is bóitheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bóitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bóitheach, the Irish word for cowshed.
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Cowshed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cowshed?
The Irish for cowshed is bóitheach (pronounced “BOH-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bóithigh.
How do you pronounce bóitheach in Irish?
Bóitheach is said like “BOH-hukh” (IPA /ˈbˠoːhəx/).
What is the plural of cowshed in Irish?
The plural of bóitheach is bóithigh; with the article, na bóithigh means “the cowsheds”. The genitive plural is bóitheach, as in díonta na mbóitheach (the roofs of the cowsheds).
Why does bóitheach change to bhóitheach or mbóitheach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bóitheach becomes mo bhóitheach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbóitheach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bóitheach and stábla?
Bóitheach is a house for cattle, a byre, while stábla is a stable, usually for horses.
