HeyRuaHow to say “good manners” in Irish
- Irish:
- béasmhúineadh
- English:
- good manners
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAYS-voo-nyoo” /ˈbʲeːsˌvuːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- béasmhúinte, an bhéasmhúinte (e.g. easpa béasmhúinte, a lack of good manners)
What does “béasmhúineadh” mean?
- good manners
- Polite, well-mannered behaviour; the quality of having been taught good manners.Also: politeness, courtesy, good breeding, civility.
Other Irish words for good manners: dea-bhéasaíocht (good manners), dea-bhéas (good manners), dea-mhúineadh (good manners)
“Béasmhúineadh” with the article
Here is béasmhúineadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Béasmhúineadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using béasmhúineadh, the Irish word for good manners.
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Good manners in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good manners?
The Irish for good manners is béasmhúineadh (pronounced “BAYS-voo-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce béasmhúineadh in Irish?
Béasmhúineadh is said like “BAYS-voo-nyoo” (IPA /ˈbʲeːsˌvuːnʲə/).
Does béasmhúineadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for béasmhúineadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does béasmhúineadh change to bhéasmhúineadh or mbéasmhúineadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béasmhúineadh becomes mo bhéasmhúineadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéasmhúineadh (eclipsis).
How is béasmhúineadh different from béasa?
Béasa means manners or customs in general, good or bad, while béasmhúineadh specifically means good manners or politeness. Its opposite is mímhúineadh, rudeness.
