HeyRuaHow to say “muffin” in Irish
- Irish:
- bocaire
- English:
- muffin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUK-ir-uh” /ˈbˠɔkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- bocairí (muffins)
- Genitive singular:
- bocaire, an bhocaire (e.g. blas an bhocaire, the taste of the muffin)
- Genitive plural:
- bocairí, na mbocairí (e.g. pacáiste na mbocairí, the packet of muffins)
What does “bocaire” mean?
- muffin
- A small round cake or bun, usually eaten warm or with tea.Also: small cake, bun, cupcake.
Other Irish words for muffin: muifín (muffin)
“Bocaire” with the article
The plural of muffin in Irish is bocairí. Here is bocaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bocaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bocaire, the Irish word for muffin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Muffin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for muffin?
The Irish for muffin is bocaire (pronounced “BUK-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bocairí.
How do you pronounce bocaire in Irish?
Bocaire is said like “BUK-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of muffin in Irish?
The plural of bocaire is bocairí; with the article, na bocairí means “the muffins”. The genitive plural is bocairí, as in pacáiste na mbocairí (the packet of muffins).
Why does bocaire change to bhocaire or mbocaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bocaire becomes mo bhocaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbocaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bocaire' and 'cáca'?
'Bocaire' is a small individual cake or muffin, while 'cáca' is the general word for cake, often a large one that is cut into slices.
