HeyRuaHow to say “hostess” in Irish
- Irish:
- banóstach
- English:
- hostess
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-aws-tukh” /ˈbˠanˠoːsˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- banóstaigh (hostesses)
- Genitive singular:
- banóstaigh, an bhanóstaigh (e.g. gúna an bhanóstaigh, the hostess's dress)
- Genitive plural:
- banóstach, na mbanóstach (e.g. éide na mbanóstach, the hostesses' uniform)
What does “banóstach” mean?
- hostess
- A woman who receives and entertains guests, or who looks after passengers or customers.Also: air hostess, female host, stewardess.
Other Irish words for hostess: óstach (host)
“Banóstach” with the article
The plural of hostess in Irish is banóstaigh. Here is banóstach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banóstach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banóstach, the Irish word for hostess.
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Hostess in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hostess?
The Irish for hostess is banóstach (pronounced “BAN-aws-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is banóstaigh.
How do you pronounce banóstach in Irish?
Banóstach is said like “BAN-aws-tukh” (IPA /ˈbˠanˠoːsˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of hostess in Irish?
The plural of banóstach is banóstaigh; with the article, na banóstaigh means “the hostesses”. The genitive plural is banóstach, as in éide na mbanóstach (the hostesses' uniform).
Why does banóstach change to bhanóstach or mbanóstach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banóstach becomes mo bhanóstach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanóstach (eclipsis).
How is 'banóstach' formed?
It is 'ban-' (woman) plus 'óstach' (host), so 'banóstach' means a female host; it stays masculine grammatically.
