HeyRuaHow to say “female animal” in Irish
- Irish:
- baineannach
- English:
- female animal, woman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-yuh-nukh” /ˈbˠanʲənˠəx/
- Plural:
- baineannaigh (female animals)
- Genitive singular:
- baineannaigh, an bhaineannaigh (e.g. nead an bhaineannaigh, the nest of the female)
- Genitive plural:
- baineannach, na mbaineannach (e.g. líon na mbaineannach, the number of the females)
What does “baineannach” mean?
“Baineannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- female animal
- A female creature, especially an animal, as opposed to a male one.Also: she-animal, female creature.
1 other meaning: woman
- 2woman
- A female person, used mainly in formal or technical contexts such as forms and statistics.Also: female person, girl.
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“Baineannach” with the article
The plural of female animal in Irish is baineannaigh. Here is baineannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baineannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baineannach, the Irish word for female animal.
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Female animal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for female animal?
The Irish for female animal is baineannach (pronounced “BAN-yuh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baineannaigh. Depending on context it can also mean woman.
How do you pronounce baineannach in Irish?
Baineannach is said like “BAN-yuh-nukh” (IPA /ˈbˠanʲənˠəx/).
What is the plural of female animal in Irish?
The plural of baineannach is baineannaigh; with the article, na baineannaigh means “the female animals”. The genitive plural is baineannach, as in líon na mbaineannach (the number of the females).
Does baineannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baineannach can mean female animal or woman, depending on context; the first is the most common. Baineannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning female.
Why does baineannach change to bhaineannach or mbaineannach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baineannach becomes mo bhaineannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaineannach (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'baineannach'?
The opposite is 'fireannach', a male. On forms you often see 'fireann' and 'baineann' as the adjectives.
