HeyRuaHow to say “heifer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bearach
- English:
- heifer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BYAR-ukh” /ˈbʲaɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- bearacha (heifers)
- Genitive singular:
- bearaí, an bhearaí (e.g. adharca an bhearaí, the heifer's horns)
- Genitive plural:
- bearach, na mbearach (e.g. praghas na mbearach, the price of the heifers)
What does “bearach” mean?
- heifer
- A young cow, especially one that has not yet had a calf.Also: young cow, yearling heifer.
Other Irish words for heifer: bodóg (heifer)
“Bearach” with the article
The plural of heifer in Irish is bearacha. Here is bearach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bearach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bearach, the Irish word for heifer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Heifer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heifer?
The Irish for heifer is bearach (pronounced “BYAR-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bearacha.
How do you pronounce bearach in Irish?
Bearach is said like “BYAR-ukh” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of heifer in Irish?
The plural of bearach is bearacha; with the article, na bearacha means “the heifers”. The genitive plural is bearach, as in praghas na mbearach (the price of the heifers).
Why does bearach change to bhearach or mbearach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bearach becomes mo bhearach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbearach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bearach' and 'bó'?
A 'bó' is a cow in general, while a 'bearach' is a young female that has not yet calved. A 'colpach' is a yearling heifer or bullock.
