HeyRuaHow to say “member” in Irish
- Irish:
- ball
- English:
- member, limb, spot, article
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bowl” /bˠal̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- baill (members)
- Genitive singular:
- baill, an bhaill (e.g. cearta an bhaill, the member's rights)
- Genitive plural:
- ball, na mball (e.g. liosta na mball, list of the members)
What does “ball” mean?
“Ball” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- member
- A person who belongs to a group, club, organisation or body.Also: membership, participant.
3 other meanings: limb or spot or article
- 2limb
- A part or organ of the body, such as an arm, leg or internal organ.Also: organ, body part.
- 3spot
- A mark or patch on the skin or a surface, or a particular place.Also: mark, blemish, place.
- 4article
- A single item or piece of something, such as an article of clothing or furniture.Also: item, piece.
Other Irish words for member: comhalta (member)
“Ball” with the article
The plural of member in Irish is baill. Here is ball after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ball” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ball, the Irish word for member.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “ball”
Member in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for member?
The Irish for member is ball (pronounced “bowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baill. Depending on context it can also mean limb or spot or article.
How do you pronounce ball in Irish?
Ball is said like “bowl” (IPA /bˠal̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of member in Irish?
The plural of ball is baill; with the article, na baill means “the members”. The genitive plural is ball, as in liosta na mball (list of the members).
Does ball have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ball can mean member, limb, spot or article, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ball change to bhall or mball?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ball becomes mo bhall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mball (eclipsis).
What does 'ar ball' mean?
'Ar ball' means either 'a while ago' or 'in a little while', depending on context: 'Beidh mé leat ar ball' means 'I'll be with you shortly'.
How do I say 'I am a member of' something?
Use 'tá mé i mo bhall de': 'Tá mé i mo bhall den chumann' means 'I am a member of the society'.
