Mannerliness in Irish (Béasaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mannerliness?

The Irish for mannerliness is béasaíocht (pronounced “BAY-uh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean etiquette.

Q: Does béasaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Béasaíocht can mean mannerliness or etiquette, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mannerliness” in Irish

Irish:: béasaíocht
English:: mannerliness, etiquette
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAY-uh-see-ukht” /bʲeːsˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: béasaíochta, na béasaíochta (e.g. rialacha na béasaíochta, the rules of etiquette)

What does “béasaíocht” mean?

“Béasaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mannerliness: The quality of having good manners and behaving politely towards others.Also: politeness, good manners, courtesy.

1 other meaning: etiquette

2etiquette: The accepted rules of polite behaviour in a society or setting.Also: decorum, propriety.

“Béasaíocht” with the article

Here is béasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhéasaíocht

the mannerliness

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Béasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using béasaíocht, the Irish word for mannerliness.

Tá béasaíocht ar an bpáiste sin.

That child has good manners.

Níl béasaíocht ar bith air.

He has no manners at all.

Is tábhachtach an bhéasaíocht ag an mbord.

Manners matter at the table.

Mhúin mo mháthair an bhéasaíocht dom.

My mother taught me manners.

Tá béasaíocht mhaith ar na páistí sin.

Those children have good manners.

Labhair sí le béasaíocht leis an gcustaiméir.

She spoke politely to the customer.

Is cuid den bhéasaíocht é buíochas a ghabháil.

Saying thanks is part of good manners.

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Mannerliness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mannerliness?

The Irish for mannerliness is béasaíocht (pronounced “BAY-uh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean etiquette.

How do you pronounce béasaíocht in Irish?

Béasaíocht is said like “BAY-uh-see-ukht” (IPA /bʲeːsˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does béasaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for béasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does béasaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Béasaíocht can mean mannerliness or etiquette, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does béasaíocht change to bhéasaíocht or mbéasaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béasaíocht becomes mo bhéasaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéasaíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'béasaíocht' different from 'béasa'?

'Béasa' (plural of 'béas') means manners or customs, as in 'béasa maithe', while 'béasaíocht' is the abstract quality of mannerliness or etiquette.

Mannerliness in Irish (Béasaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage