Epicure in Irish (Beadaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for epicure?

The Irish for epicure is beadaí (pronounced “BAD-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beadaithe. Depending on context it can also mean cheeky person.

Q: What is the plural of epicure in Irish?

The plural of beadaí is beadaithe; with the article, na beadaithe means “the epicures”. The genitive plural is beadaithe, as in cumann na mbeadaithe (the gourmets' club).

Q: Does beadaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beadaí can mean epicure or cheeky person, depending on context; the first is the most common. Beadaí also has its own entry as an adjective meaning sweet-toothed.

How to say “epicure” in Irish

Irish:: beadaí
English:: epicure, cheeky person
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “BAD-ee” /ˈbʲad̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: beadaithe (epicures)
Genitive singular:: beadaí, an bheadaí (e.g. béile an bheadaí, the epicure's meal)
Genitive plural:: beadaithe, na mbeadaithe (e.g. cumann na mbeadaithe, the gourmets' club)

What does “beadaí” mean?

“Beadaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

epicure: A person who loves fine food and delicacies and is particular about what they eat.Also: gourmet, lover of delicacies, fussy eater.

1 other meaning: cheeky person

2cheeky person: A person who is forward or impudent in speech, a saucy individual.Also: impudent person, pert person.

Other entries for “beadaí”

The same spelling has its own page as:

beadaísweet-toothed · adjective

“Beadaí” with the article

The plural of epicure in Irish is beadaithe. Here is beadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an beadaí

the epicure

No change after an

na beadaithe

the epicures

Plural: no change after na

“Beadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using beadaí, the Irish word for epicure.

Is beadaí ceart é Seán.

Seán is a real gourmet.

Níor thaitin an dinnéar leis an mbeadaí.

The epicure didn't like the dinner.

Ba é sin rogha an bheadaí.

That was the gourmet's choice.

Tagann beadaithe ó chian is ó chóngar chuig an mbialann.

Gourmets come from far and near to the restaurant.

Ná bí i do bheadaí, ith do dhinnéar.

Don't be so fussy, eat your dinner.

Bhí beadaí sa chomhluadar a d'ith an cáca ar fad.

There was a sweet-toothed person in the company who ate the whole cake.

Is beadaí beag thú, a pheata.

You're a little fusspot, pet.

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Epicure in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for epicure?

The Irish for epicure is beadaí (pronounced “BAD-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beadaithe. Depending on context it can also mean cheeky person.

How do you pronounce beadaí in Irish?

Beadaí is said like “BAD-ee” (IPA /ˈbʲad̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of epicure in Irish?

The plural of beadaí is beadaithe; with the article, na beadaithe means “the epicures”. The genitive plural is beadaithe, as in cumann na mbeadaithe (the gourmets' club).

Does beadaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beadaí can mean epicure or cheeky person, depending on context; the first is the most common. Beadaí also has its own entry as an adjective meaning sweet-toothed.

Why does beadaí change to bheadaí or mbeadaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beadaí becomes mo bheadaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeadaí (eclipsis).

Is 'beadaí' the same as 'craosaire'?

No. A 'beadaí' is choosy and loves delicacies, while a 'craosaire' is a glutton who eats greedily.

Epicure in Irish (Beadaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage