HeyRuaHow to say “hinge-hook” in Irish
- Irish:
- bacán
- English:
- hinge-hook, tether-post, crook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOK-awn” /ˈbˠakɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- bacáin (hinge-hooks)
- Genitive singular:
- bacáin, an bhacáin (e.g. ceann an bhacáin, the end of the hook)
- Genitive plural:
- bacán, na mbacán (e.g. líne na mbacán, the row of hooks)
What does “bacán” mean?
“Bacán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hinge-hook
- A hook or pin, such as the one on which a gate or door hangs.Also: hook, peg, pin, crook.
2 other meanings: tether-post or crook
- 2tether-post
- A post or stake to which an animal is tethered.Also: tethering post, stake.
- 3crook
- A bend or crook, as in the crook of the arm.Also: bend, curve.
“Bacán” with the article
The plural of hinge-hook in Irish is bacáin. Here is bacán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bacán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bacán, the Irish word for hinge-hook.
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Hinge-hook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hinge-hook?
The Irish for hinge-hook is bacán (pronounced “BOK-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bacáin. Depending on context it can also mean tether-post or crook.
How do you pronounce bacán in Irish?
Bacán is said like “BOK-awn” (IPA /ˈbˠakɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hinge-hook in Irish?
The plural of bacán is bacáin; with the article, na bacáin means “the hinge-hooks”. The genitive plural is bacán, as in líne na mbacán (the row of hooks).
Does bacán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bacán can mean hinge-hook, tether-post or crook, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bacán change to bhacán or mbacán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bacán becomes mo bhacán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbacán (eclipsis).
What does 'ar na bacáin' mean?
'Ar na bacáin' means in preparation or on the way, for example 'Tá athrú ar na bacáin', a change is in the pipeline.
