HeyRuaHow to say “membership” in Irish
- Irish:
- ballra
- English:
- membership, limbs
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWL-ruh” /ˈbˠal̪ˠɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- ballra, an bhallra (e.g. méid an bhallra, the size of the membership)
What does “ballra” mean?
“Ballra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- membership
- The members of an organization considered together, or the number of members it has.Also: members, body of members, total membership.
1 other meaning: limbs
- 2limbs
- The limbs or members of the body taken together, especially in older or literary use.Also: members, body parts.
Other Irish words for membership: ball (member), ballraíocht (membership)
“Ballra” with the article
Here is ballra after the article (an t-alt).
“Ballra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ballra, the Irish word for membership.
Other nouns in Irish
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Membership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for membership?
The Irish for membership is ballra (pronounced “BAWL-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean limbs.
How do you pronounce ballra in Irish?
Ballra is said like “BAWL-ruh” (IPA /ˈbˠal̪ˠɾˠə/).
Does ballra have a plural?
No plural form is given for ballra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ballra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ballra can mean membership or limbs, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ballra change to bhallra or mballra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ballra becomes mo bhallra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mballra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ballra' and 'ballraíocht'?
'Ballra' is the body of members taken together, as in 'ballra an chumainn', while 'ballraíocht' is the state of being a member, as in 'táille ballraíochta' (membership fee).
