HeyRuaHow to say “daughter-in-law” in Irish
- Irish:
- banchliamhain
- English:
- daughter-in-law
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-khlee-uh-win” /ˈbˠanˌxlʲiənʲ/
- Plural:
- banchliamhaineacha (daughters-in-law)
- Genitive singular:
- banchliamhain, an bhanchliamhain (e.g. teach an bhanchliamhain, the daughter-in-law's house)
- Genitive plural:
- banchliamhaineacha, na mbanchliamhaineacha (e.g. ainmneacha na mbanchliamhaineacha, the names of the daughters-in-law)
What does “banchliamhain” mean?
- daughter-in-law
- The wife of your son.Also: son's wife, in-law.
“Banchliamhain” with the article
The plural of daughter-in-law in Irish is banchliamhaineacha. Here is banchliamhain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banchliamhain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banchliamhain, the Irish word for daughter-in-law.
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Daughter-in-law in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for daughter-in-law?
The Irish for daughter-in-law is banchliamhain (pronounced “BAN-khlee-uh-win”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is banchliamhaineacha.
How do you pronounce banchliamhain in Irish?
Banchliamhain is said like “BAN-khlee-uh-win” (IPA /ˈbˠanˌxlʲiənʲ/).
What is the plural of daughter-in-law in Irish?
The plural of banchliamhain is banchliamhaineacha; with the article, na banchliamhaineacha means “the daughters-in-law”. The genitive plural is banchliamhaineacha, as in ainmneacha na mbanchliamhaineacha (the names of the daughters-in-law).
Why does banchliamhain change to bhanchliamhain or mbanchliamhain?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banchliamhain becomes mo bhanchliamhain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanchliamhain (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cliamhain' and 'banchliamhain'?
'Cliamhain' means son-in-law, while 'banchliamhain', formed with the prefix 'ban-' (female), means daughter-in-law.
