HeyRuaHow to say “threat” in Irish
- Irish:
- bagairt
- English:
- threat, beckoning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bagair, to threaten (ag bagairt, threatening)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAG-irt” /ˈbˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- bagairtí (threats)
- Genitive singular:
- bagartha, na bagartha (e.g. litir bhagartha, a threatening letter)
- Genitive plural:
- bagairtí, na mbagairtí (e.g. líon na mbagairtí, the number of threats)
What does “bagairt” mean?
“Bagairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- threat
- A statement or sign that someone intends to cause harm or trouble; also the verbal noun of the verb bagair, the act of threatening.Also: threatening, menace, intimidation.
1 other meaning: beckoning
- 2beckoning
- The act of signalling or motioning to someone with the hand or head, as the verbal noun of bagair.Also: signalling, motioning, gesturing.
“Bagairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, bagairt means threatening: it is the verbal noun of the verb bagair (to threaten). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bagairt” with the article
The plural of threat in Irish is bagairtí. Here is bagairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bagairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bagairt, the Irish word for threat.
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Threat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for threat?
The Irish for threat is bagairt (pronounced “BAG-irt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bagairtí. Depending on context it can also mean beckoning.
How do you pronounce bagairt in Irish?
Bagairt is said like “BAG-irt” (IPA /ˈbˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of threat in Irish?
The plural of bagairt is bagairtí; with the article, na bagairtí means “the threats”. The genitive plural is bagairtí, as in líon na mbagairtí (the number of threats).
Does bagairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bagairt can mean threat or beckoning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bagairt change to bhagairt or mbagairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bagairt becomes mo bhagairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbagairt (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is threatening someone else?
Use the verb bagair with ar: bhagair sé orm, he threatened me. The noun phrase is bagairt a dhéanamh ar dhuine.
