HeyRuaHow to say “small amount” in Irish
- Irish:
- beagmhéid
- English:
- small amount
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BYUG-vayd” /ˈbʲɔɡvʲeːdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- beagmhéide, na beagmhéide (e.g. ar son na beagmhéide sin, for the sake of that small amount)
What does “beagmhéid” mean?
- small amount
- A small quantity or number of something.Also: small quantity, little, few, small number.
Other Irish words for small amount: traidhfil (trifle), pinse (pinch)
“Beagmhéid” with the article
Here is beagmhéid after the article (an t-alt).
“Beagmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beagmhéid, the Irish word for small amount.
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Small amount in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small amount?
The Irish for small amount is beagmhéid (pronounced “BYUG-vayd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce beagmhéid in Irish?
Beagmhéid is said like “BYUG-vayd” (IPA /ˈbʲɔɡvʲeːdʲ/).
Does beagmhéid have a plural?
No plural form is given for beagmhéid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beagmhéid change to bheagmhéid or mbeagmhéid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beagmhéid becomes mo bheagmhéid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeagmhéid (eclipsis).
How is beagmhéid different from beagán?
Both mean a small amount, but beagán is far more common in everyday speech, while beagmhéid is a slightly more formal compound of beag and méid. Both are followed by the genitive: beagmhéid airgid, beagán airgid.
