HeyRuaHow to say “gossip” in Irish
- Irish:
- béadánaí
- English:
- gossip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAY-daw-nee” /ˈbʲeːd̪ˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- béadánaithe (gossips)
- Genitive singular:
- béadánaí, an bhéadánaí (e.g. teanga an bhéadánaí, the gossip's tongue)
- Genitive plural:
- béadánaithe, na mbéadánaithe (e.g. scéalta na mbéadánaithe, the gossips' stories)
What does “béadánaí” mean?
- gossip
- A person who habitually spreads gossip or slanderous talk about others.Also: gossiper, scandalmonger, tattler, backbiter.
Other Irish words for gossip: cúlchaint (backbiting), cadráil (chatter), béadán (gossip)
“Béadánaí” with the article
The plural of gossip in Irish is béadánaithe. Here is béadánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Béadánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using béadánaí, the Irish word for gossip.
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Gossip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gossip?
The Irish for gossip is béadánaí (pronounced “BAY-daw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is béadánaithe.
How do you pronounce béadánaí in Irish?
Béadánaí is said like “BAY-daw-nee” (IPA /ˈbʲeːd̪ˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of gossip in Irish?
The plural of béadánaí is béadánaithe; with the article, na béadánaithe means “the gossips”. The genitive plural is béadánaithe, as in scéalta na mbéadánaithe (the gossips' stories).
Why does béadánaí change to bhéadánaí or mbéadánaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béadánaí becomes mo bhéadánaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéadánaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'béadán' and 'béadánaí'?
'Béadán' is the gossip or slander itself, while 'béadánaí' is the person who spreads it.
