Finishing touch in Irish (Bailchríoch): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for finishing touch?

The Irish for finishing touch is bailchríoch (pronounced “BAL-khree-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean culmination.

Q: Does bailchríoch have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bailchríoch can mean finishing touch or culmination, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “finishing touch” in Irish

Irish:: bailchríoch
English:: finishing touch, culmination
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “BAL-khree-ukh” /ˈbˠalʲˌçɾʲiəx/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bailchríche, na bailchríche (e.g. tráth na bailchríche, the time of the finishing touch)

What does “bailchríoch” mean?

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

finishing touch: The final work or detail that completes something and makes it perfect.Also: finish, completion, final touch.

1 other meaning: culmination

2culmination: The final stage or climax of something, especially a successful conclusion.Also: grand finale, conclusion, climax.

“Bailchríoch” with the article

Here is bailchríoch after the article (an t-alt).

an bhailchríoch

the finishing touch

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bailchríoch” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bailchríoch, the Irish word for finishing touch.

Chuir sí bailchríoch ar an aiste aréir.

She put the finishing touches to the essay last night.

Tá an bhailchríoch á cur ar an teach anois.

The house is getting its finishing touches now.

Chuir an ceol bailchríoch ar an oíche.

The music rounded off the night.

Níl fágtha ach an bhailchríoch a chur air.

All that's left is to put the finishing touches to it.

Caithfidh mé bailchríoch a chur ar mo thuarascáil.

I have to finish off my report.

Cuireadh bailchríoch ar an tionscadal faoi dheireadh.

The project was finally completed.

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Finishing touch in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for finishing touch?

The Irish for finishing touch is bailchríoch (pronounced “BAL-khree-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean culmination.

How do you pronounce bailchríoch in Irish?

Bailchríoch is said like “BAL-khree-ukh” (IPA /ˈbˠalʲˌçɾʲiəx/).

Does bailchríoch have a plural?

No plural form is given for bailchríoch in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does bailchríoch have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bailchríoch can mean finishing touch or culmination, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bailchríoch change to bhailchríoch or mbailchríoch?

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

How is 'bailchríoch' usually used?

Most often in the phrase 'bailchríoch a chur ar rud', meaning to finish something off properly or put the final touches to it.

How does it differ from 'críoch'?

'Críoch' simply means an end or finish, while 'bailchríoch' implies a successful, polished completion.

Finishing touch in Irish (Bailchríoch): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage