HeyRuaHow to say “shaving” in Irish
- Irish:
- bearradh
- English:
- shaving, cutting, shearing, cutting remark
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bearr, to shave (ag bearradh, shaving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-uh” /ˈbʲaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- bearrthaí
- Genitive singular:
- bearrtha, an bhearrtha (e.g. scáthán bearrtha, shaving mirror)
- Genitive plural:
- bearrthaí, na mbearrthaí (e.g. líon na mbearrthaí, the number of cuttings)
What does “bearradh” mean?
“Bearradh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shaving
- The verbal noun of 'bearr': the act of shaving hair, for example from the face.Also: shave.
3 other meanings: cutting or shearing or cutting remark
- 2cutting
- The act of cutting or trimming something short, such as hair, a hedge or grass; a haircut or trim.Also: trimming, trim, haircut, clipping.
- 3shearing
- The act of shearing or clipping wool from sheep.Also: clipping, fleecing.
- 4cutting remark
- A sharp, cutting rebuke or remark, especially in the phrase 'bearradh teanga'.Also: dressing-down, rebuke.
Other Irish words for shaving: slis (chip)
“Bearradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, bearradh means shaving: it is the verbal noun of the verb bearr (to shave). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bearradh” with the article
The plural of shaving in Irish is bearrthaí. Here is bearradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bearradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bearradh, the Irish word for shaving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Shaving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shaving?
The Irish for shaving is bearradh (pronounced “BAR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bearrthaí. Depending on context it can also mean cutting or shearing or cutting remark.
How do you pronounce bearradh in Irish?
Bearradh is said like “BAR-uh” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of shaving in Irish?
The plural of bearradh is bearrthaí; with the article, it is na bearrthaí. The genitive plural is bearrthaí, as in líon na mbearrthaí (the number of cuttings).
Does bearradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bearradh can mean shaving, cutting, shearing or cutting remark, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bearradh change to bhearradh or mbearradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bearradh becomes mo bhearradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbearradh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bearradh' and 'gearradh'?
'Bearradh' is cutting short, trimming or shaving, as in 'bearradh gruaige' (haircut), while 'gearradh' is cutting in general, like slicing or a wound.
What does 'ó bhearradh go diúra' mean?
It is an idiom meaning from top to bottom, entirely.
