Parcel in Irish (Beartán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for parcel?

The Irish for parcel is beartán (pronounced “BAR-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beartáin. Depending on context it can also mean package.

Q: What is the plural of parcel in Irish?

The plural of beartán is beartáin; with the article, na beartáin means “the parcels”. The genitive plural is beartán, as in seachadadh na mbeartán (the delivery of parcels).

Q: Does beartán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beartán can mean parcel or package, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “parcel” in Irish

Irish:: beartán
English:: parcel, package
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BAR-tawn” /ˈbʲaɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: beartáin (parcels)
Genitive singular:: beartáin, an bheartáin (e.g. seoladh an bheartáin, the address on the parcel)
Genitive plural:: beartán, na mbeartán (e.g. seachadadh na mbeartán, the delivery of parcels)

What does “beartán” mean?

“Beartán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

parcel: A small wrapped bundle or package, especially one sent by post.Also: package, bundle, packet.

1 other meaning: package

2package: A set of measures, offers or items grouped together and dealt with as one, as in a financial or software package.Also: package deal, set of measures.

Other Irish words for parcel: beart (bundle), pacáiste (package)

“Beartán” with the article

The plural of parcel in Irish is beartáin. Here is beartán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an beartán

the parcel

No change after an

na beartáin

the parcels

Plural: no change after na

“Beartán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using beartán, the Irish word for parcel.

Tháinig beartán duit ar maidin.

A parcel came for you this morning.

Chuir mé an beartán sa phost inné.

I posted the parcel yesterday.

Bhí ainm m'aintín ar chlúdach an bheartáin.

My aunt's name was on the wrapping of the parcel.

Bíonn go leor beartán á seoladh roimh an Nollaig.

Lots of parcels are sent before Christmas.

D'oscail na páistí na beartáin go tapa.

The children opened the parcels quickly.

Cá bhfuil mo bheartán, an dtáinig sé fós?

Where is my parcel, has it come yet?

Bhí leabhar nua istigh sa bheartán.

There was a new book inside the parcel.

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Parcel in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for parcel?

The Irish for parcel is beartán (pronounced “BAR-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beartáin. Depending on context it can also mean package.

How do you pronounce beartán in Irish?

Beartán is said like “BAR-tawn” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of parcel in Irish?

The plural of beartán is beartáin; with the article, na beartáin means “the parcels”. The genitive plural is beartán, as in seachadadh na mbeartán (the delivery of parcels).

Does beartán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beartán can mean parcel or package, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does beartán change to bheartán or mbeartán?

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

What is the difference between 'beartán' and 'pacáiste'?

Both can mean a parcel or package; 'beartán' is the more traditional Irish word, while 'pacáiste' is a borrowing also widely used, especially for a package deal.

Is 'beartán' related to 'beart'?

Yes, 'beartán' is a diminutive of 'beart', which means a bundle or load, so 'beartán' is literally a small bundle.

Parcel in Irish (Beartán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage