Obstruction in Irish (Bac): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for obstruction?

The Irish for obstruction is bac (pronounced “bok”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baic. Depending on context it can also mean bend or hob.

Q: What is the plural of obstruction in Irish?

The plural of bac is baic; with the article, na baic means “the obstructions”. The genitive plural is bac, as in liosta na mbac (the list of obstacles).

Q: Does bac have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bac can mean obstruction, bend or hob, depending on context; the first is the most common. Bac also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hinder.

How to say “obstruction” in Irish

Irish:: bac
English:: obstruction, bend, hob
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “bok” /bˠak/

Various forms

Plural:: baic (obstructions)
Genitive singular:: baic, an bhaic (e.g. ag baint an bhaic, removing the obstruction)
Genitive plural:: bac, na mbac (e.g. liosta na mbac, the list of obstacles)

What does “bac” mean?

“Bac” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

obstruction: Something that blocks or holds back movement or progress.Also: barrier, block, hindrance, impediment.

2 other meanings: bend or hob

2bend: A bend or angle, as in a river or road; also the crook of the arm.Also: crook, angle.
3hob: The hob or the corner beside an open fireplace.Also: fireside corner, inglenook.

Other Irish words for obstruction: bacainn (barrier), blocáil (blocking), bacadh (hindering)

Other entries for “bac”

The same spelling has its own page as:

bacto hinder · verb

“Bac” with the article

The plural of obstruction in Irish is baic. Here is bac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bac

the obstruction

No change after an

na baic

the obstructions

Plural: no change after na

“Bac” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bac, the Irish word for obstruction.

Ní bac é sin ar mo phleananna.

That is no obstacle to my plans.

Cuireadh bac ar an mbóthar inné.

The road was blocked yesterday.

Bhain siad an bac den doras.

They removed the barrier from the door.

Tá a lán bac roimh dhaoine óga.

Young people face a lot of obstacles.

Bhí baic mhóra ann i gcónaí.

There were always big obstacles.

Bhí an seanfhear ina shuí sa bhac.

The old man was sitting by the hob.

Thug sí an leanbh ar bhac a láimhe.

She carried the child in the crook of her arm.

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Obstruction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for obstruction?

The Irish for obstruction is bac (pronounced “bok”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baic. Depending on context it can also mean bend or hob.

How do you pronounce bac in Irish?

Bac is said like “bok” (IPA /bˠak/).

What is the plural of obstruction in Irish?

The plural of bac is baic; with the article, na baic means “the obstructions”. The genitive plural is bac, as in liosta na mbac (the list of obstacles).

Does bac have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bac can mean obstruction, bend or hob, depending on context; the first is the most common. Bac also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hinder.

Why does bac change to bhac or mbac?

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

How do you say 'to hinder' using bac?

Use 'cuir bac ar': 'chuir an bháisteach bac ar an gcluiche' means the rain hindered the game.

Is 'ná bac' related?

Yes, 'ná bac leis' (don't bother with it) uses the related verb bac, to hinder or bother.

Obstruction in Irish (Bac): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage