HeyRuaHow to say “deafening” in Irish
- Irish:
- bodhrú
- English:
- deafening, annoyance, numbing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bodhraigh, to deafen (ag bodhrú, deafening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOW-roo” /ˈbˠəuɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- bodhraithe, an bhodhraithe (e.g. le linn an bhodhraithe, during the deafening)
What does “bodhrú” mean?
“Bodhrú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deafening
- Bodhrú is the verbal noun of the verb bodhraigh, the act of making someone deaf or deafening them with noise.Also: making deaf, deafness.
2 other meanings: annoyance or numbing
- 2annoyance
- The act of bothering or pestering someone with noise or talk, as in 'deafening' someone with chatter.Also: bothering, pestering, nuisance.
- 3numbing
- The act of dulling or numbing something, such as pain or a limb.Also: dulling, deadening.
“Bodhrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bodhrú means deafening: it is the verbal noun of the verb bodhraigh (to deafen). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bodhrú” with the article
Here is bodhrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Bodhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bodhrú, the Irish word for deafening.
Other nouns in Irish
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Deafening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deafening?
The Irish for deafening is bodhrú (pronounced “BOW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean annoyance or numbing.
How do you pronounce bodhrú in Irish?
Bodhrú is said like “BOW-roo” (IPA /ˈbˠəuɾˠuː/).
Does bodhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bodhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bodhrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bodhrú can mean deafening, annoyance or numbing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bodhrú change to bhodhrú or mbodhrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bodhrú becomes mo bhodhrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbodhrú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bodhrú and bodhaire?
Bodhaire is the state of being deaf, while bodhrú is the act of deafening or bothering someone, as in 'Tá tú do mo bhodhrú'.
