HeyRuaHow to say “hut” in Irish
- Irish:
- bothán
- English:
- hut, shed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bo-HAWN” /bˠɔˈhɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- botháin (huts)
- Genitive singular:
- botháin, an bhotháin (e.g. doras an bhotháin, the door of the hut)
- Genitive plural:
- bothán, na mbothán (e.g. sráid na mbothán, the street of huts)
What does “bothán” mean?
“Bothán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hut
- A small, simple, often roughly built house or shelter.Also: cabin, hovel, shack, shanty.
“Bothán” with the article
The plural of hut in Irish is botháin. Here is bothán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bothán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bothán, the Irish word for hut.
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Hut in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hut?
The Irish for hut is bothán (pronounced “bo-HAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is botháin. Depending on context it can also mean shed.
How do you pronounce bothán in Irish?
Bothán is said like “bo-HAWN” (IPA /bˠɔˈhɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hut in Irish?
The plural of bothán is botháin; with the article, na botháin means “the huts”. The genitive plural is bothán, as in sráid na mbothán (the street of huts).
Does bothán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bothán can mean hut or shed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bothán change to bhothán or mbothán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bothán becomes mo bhothán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbothán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bothán' and 'both'?
'Both' is a booth or hut in general, while 'bothán' is the diminutive form, a small hut or cabin, and is the more common word.
