HeyRuaHow to say “sweetness” in Irish
- Irish:
- binneas
- English:
- sweetness, pleasantness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIN-yus” /ˈbʲɪn̠ʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- binnis, an bhinnis (e.g. milseacht an bhinnis, the sweetness of the melody)
What does “binneas” mean?
“Binneas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sweetness
- The pleasant, melodious quality of a sound, voice or music.Also: melodiousness, melody, sweet sound.
1 other meaning: pleasantness
- 2pleasantness
- Sweetness or delightfulness in a general sense, as of speech or manner.Also: delightfulness, charm.
Other Irish words for sweetness: milseacht (sweetness)
“Binneas” with the article
Here is binneas after the article (an t-alt).
“Binneas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using binneas, the Irish word for sweetness.
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Sweetness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sweetness?
The Irish for sweetness is binneas (pronounced “BIN-yus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pleasantness.
How do you pronounce binneas in Irish?
Binneas is said like “BIN-yus” (IPA /ˈbʲɪn̠ʲəs/).
Does binneas have a plural?
No plural form is given for binneas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does binneas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Binneas can mean sweetness or pleasantness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does binneas change to bhinneas or mbinneas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) binneas becomes mo bhinneas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbinneas (eclipsis).
Is 'binneas' the same as 'milseacht'?
No: 'binneas' is sweetness of sound, as in 'binneas an cheoil', while 'milseacht' is sweetness of taste, as in sugar.
