HeyRuaHow to say “turf bank” in Irish
- Irish:
- bachta
- English:
- turf bank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAKH-tuh” /ˈbˠaxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bachtaí (turf banks)
- Genitive singular:
- bachta, an bhachta (e.g. barr an bhachta, top of the turf bank)
- Genitive plural:
- bachtaí, na mbachtaí (e.g. úinéirí na mbachtaí, owners of the turf banks)
What does “bachta” mean?
- turf bank
- A bank or face of turf in a bog from which peat is cut.Also: peat bank, bog bank, turf face.
“Bachta” with the article
The plural of turf bank in Irish is bachtaí. Here is bachta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bachta, the Irish word for turf bank.
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Turf bank in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turf bank?
The Irish for turf bank is bachta (pronounced “BAKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bachtaí.
How do you pronounce bachta in Irish?
Bachta is said like “BAKH-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠaxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of turf bank in Irish?
The plural of bachta is bachtaí; with the article, na bachtaí means “the turf banks”. The genitive plural is bachtaí, as in úinéirí na mbachtaí (owners of the turf banks).
Why does bachta change to bhachta or mbachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bachta becomes mo bhachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbachta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bachta' and 'bruach'?
'Bachta' is specifically a bank of turf in a bog where peat is cut, while 'bruach' is a general word for a bank, such as the bank of a river.
