HeyRuaHow to say “madness” in Irish
- Irish:
- buile
- English:
- madness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BWIL-uh” /ˈbˠɪlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- buile, an bhuile (e.g. fear buile, a madman)
What does “buile” mean?
- madness
- A state of frenzy or madness, most often used in the phrase 'ar buile' meaning mad or furious.Also: frenzy, rage, fury, anger.
“Buile” with the article
Here is buile after the article (an t-alt).
“Buile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buile, the Irish word for madness.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Madness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for madness?
The Irish for madness is buile (pronounced “BWIL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce buile in Irish?
Buile is said like “BWIL-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɪlʲə/).
Does buile have a plural?
No plural form is given for buile in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buile change to bhuile or mbuile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buile becomes mo bhuile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuile (eclipsis).
Is 'buile' the same as 'buille'?
No. 'Buile' means madness or rage (ar buile, furious), while 'buille' with double l means a blow or stroke.
How do I say I am angry using 'buile'?
Use 'Tá mé ar buile', literally 'I am in madness', meaning I am furious; add 'le' for the person: 'Tá mé ar buile leat'.
