HeyRuaHow to say “scoundrel” in Irish
- Irish:
- bithiúnach
- English:
- scoundrel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIH-hoo-nukh” /ˈbʲihuːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- bithiúnaigh (scoundrels)
- Genitive singular:
- bithiúnaigh, an bhithiúnaigh (e.g. gníomh an bhithiúnaigh, the scoundrel's deed)
- Genitive plural:
- bithiúnach, na mbithiúnach (e.g. buíon na mbithiúnach, the gang of scoundrels)
What does “bithiúnach” mean?
- scoundrel
- A dishonest or wicked person, a rogue or villain.Also: rogue, villain, rascal, crook, thug.
Other Irish words for scoundrel: scabhaitéir (scoundrel)
“Bithiúnach” with the article
The plural of scoundrel in Irish is bithiúnaigh. Here is bithiúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bithiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bithiúnach, the Irish word for scoundrel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scoundrel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scoundrel?
The Irish for scoundrel is bithiúnach (pronounced “BIH-hoo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bithiúnaigh.
How do you pronounce bithiúnach in Irish?
Bithiúnach is said like “BIH-hoo-nukh” (IPA /ˈbʲihuːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of scoundrel in Irish?
The plural of bithiúnach is bithiúnaigh; with the article, na bithiúnaigh means “the scoundrels”. The genitive plural is bithiúnach, as in buíon na mbithiúnach (the gang of scoundrels).
Why does bithiúnach change to bhithiúnach or mbithiúnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithiúnach becomes mo bhithiúnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithiúnach (eclipsis).
Is 'bithiúnach' always a harsh word?
Usually it means a real villain, but like 'rógaire' it can be used playfully of a child, as in 'a bhithiúnaigh bhig'.
