HeyRuaHow to say “manageress” in Irish
- Irish:
- bainistreás
- English:
- manageress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-ish-traws” /ˈbˠanʲɪʃtʲɾʲaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- bainistreásaí (manageresses)
- Genitive singular:
- bainistreása, na bainistreása (e.g. oifig na bainistreása, the manageress's office)
- Genitive plural:
- bainistreásaí, na mbainistreásaí (e.g. cruinniú na mbainistreásaí, the meeting of the manageresses)
What does “bainistreás” mean?
- manageress
- A woman who manages a business, shop, hotel or other organisation.Also: female manager, woman manager, manager.
“Bainistreás” with the article
The plural of manageress in Irish is bainistreásaí. Here is bainistreás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bainistreás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bainistreás, the Irish word for manageress.
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Manageress in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manageress?
The Irish for manageress is bainistreás (pronounced “BAN-ish-traws”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bainistreásaí.
How do you pronounce bainistreás in Irish?
Bainistreás is said like “BAN-ish-traws” (IPA /ˈbˠanʲɪʃtʲɾʲaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of manageress in Irish?
The plural of bainistreás is bainistreásaí; with the article, na bainistreásaí means “the manageresses”. The genitive plural is bainistreásaí, as in cruinniú na mbainistreásaí (the meeting of the manageresses).
Why does bainistreás change to bhainistreás or mbainistreás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bainistreás becomes mo bhainistreás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbainistreás (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bainistreás' and 'bainisteoir'?
'Bainisteoir' is the general word for a manager of any gender, while 'bainistreás' specifically means a female manager. Today 'bainisteoir' is often used for women too.
