HeyRuaHow to say “enclosure” in Irish
- Irish:
- banrach
- English:
- enclosure, yard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOWN-ruhkh” /ˈbˠaun̪ˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- banracha (enclosures)
- Genitive singular:
- banraí, na banraí (e.g. geata na banraí, the gate of the enclosure)
- Genitive plural:
- banrach, na mbanrach (e.g. ballaí na mbanrach, the walls of the enclosures)
What does “banrach” mean?
“Banrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enclosure
- A fenced or walled area where animals are kept, such as a pen or fold.Also: pen, fold, corral, paddock.
1 other meaning: yard
- 2yard
- An enclosed yard or compound, for example beside a farm or building.Also: compound, pound.
“Banrach” with the article
The plural of enclosure in Irish is banracha. Here is banrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banrach, the Irish word for enclosure.
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Enclosure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enclosure?
The Irish for enclosure is banrach (pronounced “BOWN-ruhkh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is banracha. Depending on context it can also mean yard.
How do you pronounce banrach in Irish?
Banrach is said like “BOWN-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈbˠaun̪ˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of enclosure in Irish?
The plural of banrach is banracha; with the article, na banracha means “the enclosures”. The genitive plural is banrach, as in ballaí na mbanrach (the walls of the enclosures).
Does banrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Banrach can mean enclosure or yard, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does banrach change to bhanrach or mbanrach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banrach becomes mo bhanrach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanrach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between banrach and cró?
A banrach is an open fenced enclosure or pen, while a cró is usually a small shed or hut for animals, as in cró muc, a pigsty.
