Frenzy in Irish (Báiní): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for frenzy?

The Irish for frenzy is báiní (pronounced “BAW-nee”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “frenzy” in Irish

Irish:: báiní
English:: frenzy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “BAW-nee” /ˈbˠaːnʲiː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: báiní, na báiní (e.g. taom na báiní, the fit of frenzy)

What does “báiní” mean?

frenzy: A state of wild rage or madness, used mainly in the phrase 'dul le báiní', to go mad with anger or excitement.Also: rage, madness, fury, going wild.

Other Irish words for frenzy: buile (madness), deargbhuile (raging fury)

“Báiní” with the article

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

an bháiní

the frenzy

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Báiní” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using báiní, the Irish word for frenzy.

Chuaigh sé le báiní nuair a chonaic sé an carr.

He went mad when he saw the car.

Bhí an slua ar báiní tar éis an chluiche.

The crowd was in a frenzy after the match.

Ná téigh le báiní, níl ann ach botún.

Don't go mad, it's only a mistake.

Rachaidh mo mháthair le báiní má fheiceann sí é seo.

My mother will go mad if she sees this.

Tháinig taom báiní air go tobann.

He suddenly flew into a rage.

Bhí an madra ar báiní ag tafann.

The dog was going wild barking.

Chuaigh na páistí le báiní leis an torann.

The noise drove the children wild.

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Frenzy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for frenzy?

The Irish for frenzy is báiní (pronounced “BAW-nee”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce báiní in Irish?

Báiní is said like “BAW-nee” (IPA /ˈbˠaːnʲiː/).

Does báiní have a plural?

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

Why does báiní change to bháiní or mbáiní?

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

How is 'báiní' normally used?

It is almost always found in set phrases: 'dul le báiní' (to go mad with rage or excitement) and 'bheith ar báiní' (to be in a frenzy).

How does 'báiní' differ from 'buile'?

Both mean frenzy or madness; 'ar buile' and 'ar báiní' are near synonyms, though 'buile' is the more common general word for anger.

Frenzy in Irish (Báiní): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage