HeyRuaHow to say “stewardess” in Irish
- Irish:
- banmhaor
- English:
- stewardess, female steward
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-weer” /ˈbˠanˠwiːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- banmhaoir (stewardesses)
- Genitive singular:
- banmhaoir, an bhanmhaoir (e.g. éide an bhanmhaoir, the stewardess's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- banmhaor, na mbanmhaor (e.g. traenáil na mbanmhaor, the training of the stewardesses)
What does “banmhaor” mean?
“Banmhaor” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stewardess
- A woman who looks after passengers, especially on an aeroplane or ship.Also: air hostess, female steward, flight attendant.
1 other meaning: female steward
- 2female steward
- A woman who acts as a steward or overseer, for example at an event or in a household.Also: stewardess, forewoman.
“Banmhaor” with the article
The plural of stewardess in Irish is banmhaoir. Here is banmhaor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Banmhaor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using banmhaor, the Irish word for stewardess.
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Stewardess in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stewardess?
The Irish for stewardess is banmhaor (pronounced “BAN-weer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is banmhaoir. Depending on context it can also mean female steward.
How do you pronounce banmhaor in Irish?
Banmhaor is said like “BAN-weer” (IPA /ˈbˠanˠwiːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of stewardess in Irish?
The plural of banmhaor is banmhaoir; with the article, na banmhaoir means “the stewardesses”. The genitive plural is banmhaor, as in traenáil na mbanmhaor (the training of the stewardesses).
Does banmhaor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Banmhaor can mean stewardess or female steward, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does banmhaor change to bhanmhaor or mbanmhaor?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banmhaor becomes mo bhanmhaor (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanmhaor (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'banmhaor' and 'aeróstach'?
'Banmhaor' means a stewardess generally, while 'aeróstach' is the usual modern word for a flight attendant of either sex.
