HeyRuaHow to say “hut” in Irish
- Irish:
- both
- English:
- hut, booth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “boh” /bˠoh/
- Plural:
- bothanna (huts)
- Genitive singular:
- botha, na botha (e.g. doras na botha, the door of the hut)
- Genitive plural:
- bothanna, na mbothanna (e.g. ballaí na mbothanna, the walls of the huts)
What does “both” mean?
“Both” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hut
- A small, simple shelter or dwelling, often built roughly from stone, sods or wood.Also: cabin, shelter, bothy, shack.
“Both” with the article
The plural of hut in Irish is bothanna. Here is both after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Both” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using both, the Irish word for hut.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hut in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hut?
The Irish for hut is both (pronounced “boh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bothanna. Depending on context it can also mean booth.
How do you pronounce both in Irish?
Both is said like “boh” (IPA /bˠoh/).
What is the plural of hut in Irish?
The plural of both is bothanna; with the article, na bothanna means “the huts”. The genitive plural is bothanna, as in ballaí na mbothanna (the walls of the huts).
Does both have more than one meaning?
Yes. Both can mean hut or booth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does both change to bhoth or mboth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) both becomes mo bhoth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mboth (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'both' and 'bothán'?
'Bothán' is the more common everyday word for a cabin or hut, while 'both' is used for a hut or booth, as in 'both vótála' (polling booth).
