HeyRuaHow to say “sympathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- báíocht
- English:
- sympathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-ee-ukht” /ˈbˠɑːiəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- báíochta, na báíochta (e.g. comhartha báíochta, a sign of sympathy)
What does “báíocht” mean?
- sympathy
- A feeling of fondness, friendliness or sympathetic favour towards a person or cause.Also: fondness, affection, goodwill, partiality, favour.
Other Irish words for sympathy: comhbhrón (sympathy), comhbhá (sympathy)
“Báíocht” with the article
Here is báíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Báíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báíocht, the Irish word for sympathy.
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Sympathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sympathy?
The Irish for sympathy is báíocht (pronounced “BAW-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce báíocht in Irish?
Báíocht is said like “BAW-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːiəxt̪ˠ/).
Does báíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for báíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does báíocht change to bháíocht or mbáíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báíocht becomes mo bháíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between báíocht and comhbhá?
Báíocht is a general fondness or partiality towards someone, while comhbhá is closer to compassion or fellow feeling. Both are used with 'le': báíocht le duine.
Which preposition is used with báíocht?
Use 'le': tá báíocht agam leo, 'I sympathise with them' or 'I am well disposed towards them'.
