HeyRuaHow to say “stroke” in Irish
- Irish:
- bang
- English:
- stroke, effort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bang” /bˠaŋ/
- Plural:
- banganna (strokes)
- Genitive singular:
- banga, an bhanga (e.g. fad an bhanga, the length of the stroke)
- Genitive plural:
- banganna, na mbanganna (e.g. fad na mbanganna, the length of the strokes)
What does “bang” mean?
“Bang” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stroke
- A single stroke or movement, especially a stroke in swimming or rowing.Also: swimming stroke, swim stroke, rowing stroke.
“Bang” with the article
The plural of stroke in Irish is banganna. Here is bang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bang, the Irish word for stroke.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stroke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stroke?
The Irish for stroke is bang (pronounced “bang”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is banganna. Depending on context it can also mean effort.
How do you pronounce bang in Irish?
Bang is said like “bang” (IPA /bˠaŋ/).
What is the plural of stroke in Irish?
The plural of bang is banganna; with the article, na banganna means “the strokes”. The genitive plural is banganna, as in fad na mbanganna (the length of the strokes).
Does bang have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bang can mean stroke or effort, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bang change to bhang or mbang?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bang becomes mo bhang (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbang (eclipsis).
Is 'bang' the same as English 'bang' (a loud noise)?
No, it is a false friend: Irish 'bang' means a stroke, as in swimming or rowing. A loud bang is 'pléasc' or 'plab'.
How do I say 'he can't swim a stroke'?
Say 'Níl bang snámha aige', literally 'he hasn't a stroke of swimming'.
