HeyRuaHow to say “doll” in Irish
- Irish:
- bábóg
- English:
- doll, pretty girl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-boag” /ˈbˠaːbˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- bábóga (dolls)
- Genitive singular:
- bábóige, na bábóige (e.g. gruaig na bábóige, the doll's hair)
- Genitive plural:
- bábóg, na mbábóg (e.g. éadaí na mbábóg, the dolls' clothes)
What does “bábóg” mean?
“Bábóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doll
- A small toy figure of a person, usually a baby or child, that children play with.Also: toy doll, dolly, baby doll.
1 other meaning: pretty girl
- 2pretty girl
- An informal, affectionate word for a pretty young woman or a sweet little girl.Also: doll, darling.
“Bábóg” with the article
The plural of doll in Irish is bábóga. Here is bábóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bábóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bábóg, the Irish word for doll.
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Doll in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doll?
The Irish for doll is bábóg (pronounced “BAW-boag”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bábóga. Depending on context it can also mean pretty girl.
How do you pronounce bábóg in Irish?
Bábóg is said like “BAW-boag” (IPA /ˈbˠaːbˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of doll in Irish?
The plural of bábóg is bábóga; with the article, na bábóga means “the dolls”. The genitive plural is bábóg, as in éadaí na mbábóg (the dolls' clothes).
Does bábóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bábóg can mean doll or pretty girl, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bábóg change to bhábóg or mbábóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bábóg becomes mo bhábóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbábóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bábóg and puipéad?
A bábóg is a doll a child plays with, while a puipéad is a puppet worked by hand or strings in a show.
