HeyRuaHow to say “gossip” in Irish
- Irish:
- béadán
- English:
- gossip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAY-dawn” /bʲeːd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- béadáin, an bhéadáin (e.g. lucht béadáin, gossips, gossipmongers)
What does “béadán” mean?
- gossip
- Idle talk or rumours about other people, often unkind or malicious.Also: slander, backbiting, scandal, tittle-tattle.
Other Irish words for gossip: cúlchaint (backbiting), cadráil (chatter), béadánaí (gossip)
“Béadán” with the article
Here is béadán after the article (an t-alt).
“Béadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using béadán, the Irish word for gossip.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gossip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gossip?
The Irish for gossip is béadán (pronounced “BAY-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce béadán in Irish?
Béadán is said like “BAY-dawn” (IPA /bʲeːd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
Does béadán have a plural?
No plural form is given for béadán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does béadán change to bhéadán or mbéadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béadán becomes mo bhéadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéadán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between béadán and ráfla?
Béadán is malicious gossip or backbiting about people, while ráfla is a rumour, a piece of unconfirmed news.
How do I say someone is gossiping?
Use ag béadán, for example: Bhí siad ag béadán fúithi, They were gossiping about her.
