HeyRuaHow to say “livestock” in Irish
- Irish:
- beostoc
- English:
- livestock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BYOH-stuk” /ˈbʲoːsˠt̪ˠək/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- beostoic, an bheostoic (e.g. margadh beostoic, livestock market)
What does “beostoc” mean?
- livestock
- Farm animals such as cattle, sheep and pigs kept for use or profit.Also: farm animals, stock, cattle.
Other Irish words for livestock: eallach (cattle)
“Beostoc” with the article
Here is beostoc after the article (an t-alt).
an beostoc
the livestock
No change after an
“Beostoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beostoc, the Irish word for livestock.
Tá beostoc ar an bhfeirm sin.
There is livestock on that farm.
Díoladh an beostoc go léir ag an aonach.
All the livestock was sold at the fair.
Tá praghas an bheostoic ag ardú.
The price of livestock is rising.
Bhí an beostoc amuigh sa pháirc ar maidin.
The livestock was out in the field this morning.
Is feirmeoir beostoic é m'uncail.
My uncle is a livestock farmer.
Caithfear an beostoc a bheathú gach lá.
The livestock has to be fed every day.
Tá go leor beostoic sa cheantar seo.
There is a lot of livestock in this area.
Other nouns in Irish
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Livestock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for livestock?
The Irish for livestock is beostoc (pronounced “BYOH-stuk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beostoc in Irish?
Beostoc is said like “BYOH-stuk” (IPA /ˈbʲoːsˠt̪ˠək/).
Does beostoc have a plural?
No plural form is given for beostoc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beostoc change to bheostoc or mbeostoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beostoc becomes mo bheostoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeostoc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between beostoc and eallach?
Beostoc covers all farm animals in general, while eallach usually means cattle specifically.
