HeyRuaHow to say “two people” in Irish
- Irish:
- beirt
- English:
- two people, pair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bertch” /bʲɛɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- beirte, na beirte (e.g. obair beirte, work for two people)
What does “beirt” mean?
“Beirt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- two people
- A set of two persons; used as the personal numeral for counting two people.Also: two, pair, couple, twosome.
1 other meaning: pair
- 2pair
- A pair or couple of people who belong together or act together.Also: couple, duo, partnership.
“Beirt” with the article
Here is beirt after the article (an t-alt).
“Beirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beirt, the Irish word for two people.
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Two people in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for two people?
The Irish for two people is beirt (pronounced “bertch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pair.
How do you pronounce beirt in Irish?
Beirt is said like “bertch” (IPA /bʲɛɾˠtʲ/).
Does beirt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Beirt can mean two people or pair, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does beirt change to bheirt or mbeirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beirt becomes mo bheirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeirt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between beirt and dhá?
Use beirt for people (beirt pháistí, two children) and dhá for things (dhá charr, two cars).
Does beirt cause lenition?
Yes, beirt lenites the following noun where possible, as in beirt mhac, two sons, except after d, t, s in some cases, e.g. beirt deartháireacha is also common.
