HeyRuaHow to say “planning” in Irish
- Irish:
- beartú
- English:
- planning, brandishing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- beartaigh, to decide (ag beartú, deciding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-too” /bʲaɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- beartaithe, an bheartaithe (e.g. le linn an bheartaithe, during the planning)
What does “beartú” mean?
“Beartú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- planning
- The verbal noun of the verb 'beartaigh': the act of planning, devising or deciding on a course of action.Also: devising, deciding, scheming, intending.
1 other meaning: brandishing
- 2brandishing
- The verbal noun of 'beartaigh' in the sense of wielding or brandishing something, such as a weapon.Also: wielding, poising.
Other Irish words for planning: pleanáil (planning)
“Beartú” as a verbal noun
After ag, beartú means deciding: it is the verbal noun of the verb beartaigh (to decide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Beartú” with the article
Here is beartú after the article (an t-alt).
“Beartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beartú, the Irish word for planning.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Planning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for planning?
The Irish for planning is beartú (pronounced “BAR-too”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean brandishing.
How do you pronounce beartú in Irish?
Beartú is said like “BAR-too” (IPA /bʲaɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
Does beartú have a plural?
No plural form is given for beartú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does beartú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Beartú can mean planning or brandishing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does beartú change to bheartú or mbeartú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beartú becomes mo bheartú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeartú (eclipsis).
How is 'beartú' different from 'pleanáil'?
'Pleanáil' is the usual everyday and official word for planning, while 'beartú' suggests devising or resolving on a course of action, as in 'ag beartú imeacht', planning to leave.
