HeyRuaHow to say “match” in Irish
- Irish:
- báire
- English:
- match, goal, shoal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-ruh” /ˈbˠɑːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- báirí (matches)
- Genitive singular:
- báire, an bháire (e.g. deireadh an bháire, the end of the match)
- Genitive plural:
- báirí, na mbáirí (e.g. torthaí na mbáirí, the results of the matches)
What does “báire” mean?
“Báire” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- match
- A game or contest, especially a hurling or football match.Also: game, contest, bout.
2 other meanings: goal or shoal
- 2goal
- A goal scored, or the goal or target area in a game.Also: score, goalmouth, winning post.
- 3shoal
- A large group of fish swimming together.Also: school of fish.
Other Irish words for match: meaits (match), cleamhnas (match), lasán (match), leathbhreac (equal)
“Báire” with the article
The plural of match in Irish is báirí. Here is báire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Báire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báire, the Irish word for match.
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Match in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for match?
The Irish for match is báire (pronounced “BAW-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is báirí. Depending on context it can also mean goal or shoal.
How do you pronounce báire in Irish?
Báire is said like “BAW-ruh” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of match in Irish?
The plural of báire is báirí; with the article, na báirí means “the matches”. The genitive plural is báirí, as in torthaí na mbáirí (the results of the matches).
Does báire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Báire can mean match, goal or shoal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does báire change to bháire or mbáire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báire becomes mo bháire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáire (eclipsis).
What does 'i dtús báire' mean?
'I dtús báire' means 'first of all' or 'at the outset', literally 'at the start of the match'.
Is 'báire' the same as 'cluiche'?
'Cluiche' is the general word for a game; 'báire' is a match or contest, often used in hurling and in set phrases like 'cúl báire' (goalkeeper).
