HeyRuaHow to say “table” in Irish
- Irish:
- bord
- English:
- table, board, deck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bord” /bˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- boird (tables)
- Genitive singular:
- boird, an bhoird (e.g. cos an bhoird, the leg of the table)
- Genitive plural:
- bord, na mbord (e.g. cathaoirligh na mbord, the chairpersons of the boards)
What does “bord” mean?
“Bord” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- table
- A piece of furniture with a flat top on legs, used for eating, working or putting things on.Also: dining table, desk.
2 other meanings: board or deck
- 2board
- A group of people who manage or direct an organisation, such as a company or school.Also: committee, board of directors, governing body.
- 3deck
- The floor of a ship or boat; also used in 'ar bord' meaning on board a ship, plane or vehicle.Also: board, aboard, on board.
Other Irish words for table: tábla (table)
“Bord” with the article
The plural of table in Irish is boird. Here is bord after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bord, the Irish word for table.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Table in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for table?
The Irish for table is bord (pronounced “bord”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is boird. Depending on context it can also mean board or deck.
How do you pronounce bord in Irish?
Bord is said like “bord” (IPA /bˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of table in Irish?
The plural of bord is boird; with the article, na boird means “the tables”. The genitive plural is bord, as in cathaoirligh na mbord (the chairpersons of the boards).
Does bord have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bord can mean table, board or deck, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bord change to bhord or mbord?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bord becomes mo bhord (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbord (eclipsis).
What does 'braon ar bord' mean?
'Tá braon ar bord aige' is an idiom meaning he has drink taken, he is a bit tipsy.
Is 'tábla' the same as 'bord'?
'Tábla' usually means a table of figures or data, while 'bord' is the normal word for the furniture.
