HeyRuaHow to say “jargon” in Irish
- Irish:
- béarlagair
- English:
- jargon, gibberish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAYR-luh-gur” /ˈbʲeːɾˠl̪ˠəɡəɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- béarlagair, an bhéarlagair (e.g. úsáid an bhéarlagair, the use of jargon)
What does “béarlagair” mean?
“Béarlagair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jargon
- Special language or terms used by a particular trade, profession or group, hard for outsiders to understand.Also: technical language, cant, lingo.
1 other meaning: gibberish
- 2gibberish
- Unintelligible talk or speech that makes no sense to the listener.Also: double Dutch, mumbo jumbo, unintelligible speech.
“Béarlagair” with the article
Here is béarlagair after the article (an t-alt).
“Béarlagair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using béarlagair, the Irish word for jargon.
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Jargon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jargon?
The Irish for jargon is béarlagair (pronounced “BAYR-luh-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gibberish.
How do you pronounce béarlagair in Irish?
Béarlagair is said like “BAYR-luh-gur” (IPA /ˈbʲeːɾˠl̪ˠəɡəɾʲ/).
Does béarlagair have a plural?
No plural form is given for béarlagair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does béarlagair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Béarlagair can mean jargon or gibberish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does béarlagair change to bhéarlagair or mbéarlagair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béarlagair becomes mo bhéarlagair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéarlagair (eclipsis).
Is béarlagair related to Béarla?
Yes, béarlagair comes from Béarla in its older sense of 'speech, language', so it does not mean English jargon specifically: béarlagair na saor is the masons' cant.
