HeyRuaHow to say “crozier” in Irish
- Irish:
- bachall
- English:
- crozier, crook, ringlet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAKH-ul” /ˈbˠaxəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bachalla (croziers)
- Genitive singular:
- bachaille, na bachaille (e.g. barr na bachaille, the top of the crozier)
- Genitive plural:
- bachall, na mbachall (e.g. taispeántas na mbachall, the exhibition of the croziers)
What does “bachall” mean?
“Bachall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crozier
- A bishop's or abbot's ceremonial staff with a curved top.Also: crosier, pastoral staff, bishop's staff.
2 other meanings: crook or ringlet
- 2crook
- A staff with a curved end, such as a shepherd's crook.Also: shepherd's crook, staff, stick.
- 3ringlet
- A curl or ringlet of hair.Also: curl, lock of hair.
“Bachall” with the article
The plural of crozier in Irish is bachalla. Here is bachall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bachall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bachall, the Irish word for crozier.
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Crozier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crozier?
The Irish for crozier is bachall (pronounced “BAKH-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bachalla. Depending on context it can also mean crook or ringlet.
How do you pronounce bachall in Irish?
Bachall is said like “BAKH-ul” (IPA /ˈbˠaxəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of crozier in Irish?
The plural of bachall is bachalla; with the article, na bachalla means “the croziers”. The genitive plural is bachall, as in taispeántas na mbachall (the exhibition of the croziers).
Does bachall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bachall can mean crozier, crook or ringlet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bachall change to bhachall or mbachall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bachall becomes mo bhachall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbachall (eclipsis).
What was Bachall Íosa?
Bachall Íosa, 'the Staff of Jesus', was the famous crozier said to belong to St Patrick, destroyed in Dublin in 1538.
