HeyRuaHow to say “speaking English” in Irish
- Irish:
- Béarlóireacht
- English:
- speaking English
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAYR-loh-rukht” /ˈbʲeːɾˠl̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- Béarlóireachta, na Béarlóireachta (e.g. nós na Béarlóireachta, the habit of speaking English)
What does “Béarlóireacht” mean?
- speaking English
- The habit or practice of speaking English, often said of Irish speakers using English instead of Irish.Also: English-speaking, use of English, talking English.
“Béarlóireacht” with the article
Here is Béarlóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Béarlóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Béarlóireacht, the Irish word for speaking English.
Other nouns in Irish
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Speaking English in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speaking English?
The Irish for speaking English is Béarlóireacht (pronounced “BAYR-loh-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Béarlóireacht in Irish?
Béarlóireacht is said like “BAYR-loh-rukht” (IPA /ˈbʲeːɾˠl̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does Béarlóireacht have a plural?
No. Béarlóireacht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Béarlóireacht change to Bhéarlóireacht or mBéarlóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Béarlóireacht becomes mo Bhéarlóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBéarlóireacht (eclipsis).
How is Béarlóireacht different from Béarla?
Béarla is the English language itself, while Béarlóireacht is the act or habit of speaking English, often disapprovingly, as in 'Ná bí ag Béarlóireacht'.
