HeyRuaHow to say “folly” in Irish
- Irish:
- baois
- English:
- folly
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “beesh” /bˠiːʃ/
- Plural:
- baoiseanna (follies)
- Genitive singular:
- baoise, na baoise (e.g. aimsir na baoise, the time of folly)
- Genitive plural:
- baoiseanna, na mbaoiseanna (e.g. cuimhní na mbaoiseanna, memories of the follies)
What does “baois” mean?
- folly
- Foolishness or silly, thoughtless behaviour, especially that of youth.Also: foolishness, silliness, giddiness, frivolity.
Other Irish words for folly: amaidí (foolishness)
“Baois” with the article
The plural of folly in Irish is baoiseanna. Here is baois after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baois, the Irish word for folly.
Other nouns in Irish
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Folly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for folly?
The Irish for folly is baois (pronounced “beesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is baoiseanna.
How do you pronounce baois in Irish?
Baois is said like “beesh” (IPA /bˠiːʃ/).
What is the plural of folly in Irish?
The plural of baois is baoiseanna; with the article, na baoiseanna means “the follies”. The genitive plural is baoiseanna, as in cuimhní na mbaoiseanna (memories of the follies).
Why does baois change to bhaois or mbaois?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baois becomes mo bhaois (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaois (eclipsis).
How is 'baois' different from 'amaidí'?
'Baois' suggests giddy, thoughtless folly, often linked to youth, as in 'baois na hóige'. 'Amaidí' is more general nonsense or foolish talk.
