HeyRuaHow to say “venomous” in Irish
- Irish:
- binbeach
- English:
- venomous, sharp
- Word type:
- adjective
- More venomous:
- níos binbí
- Most venomous:
- is binbí
- Plural:
- binbeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “BIN-bach” /bʲɪnʲəbʲəx/
What does “binbeach” mean?
“Binbeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- venomous
- Full of venom or bitterness, especially in speech or attitude.Also: vicious, bitter, spiteful, malicious.
1 other meaning: sharp
- 2sharp
- Harsh and cutting, used of a voice, words or a remark.Also: cutting, acrimonious, caustic.
“Binbeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is binbeach after focal (word, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: teanga bhinbeach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: focal binbeach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, binbeacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: focail bhinbeacha; after other plurals it does not: teangacha binbeacha.
More venomous, most venomous, very venomous
Bhí an dara hóráid níos binbí ná an chéad cheann. The second speech was more venomous than the first.
| more venomous | níos binbí | in the past tense: ní ba bhinbí |
|---|---|---|
| most venomous | is binbí | in the past tense: ba bhinbí |
| as venomous as | chomh binbeach le | no change after chomh |
| very venomous | an-bhinbeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too venomous | róbhinbeach | ró- lenites |
“Binbeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Venomous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for venomous?
The Irish for venomous is binbeach (pronounced “BIN-bach”). It comes after the noun: focal binbeach, a venomous word; teanga bhinbeach, a venomous language.
How do you say more venomous and most venomous in Irish?
níos binbí is more venomous and is binbí is most venomous. In the past tense they become ní ba bhinbí and ba bhinbí.
Why does binbeach become bhinbeach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teanga bhinbeach (a venomous language) but focal binbeach (a venomous word), because focal is masculine.
What is the plural of binbeach?
With a plural noun binbeach becomes binbeacha: focail bhinbeacha, teangacha binbeacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very venomous in Irish?
an-bhinbeach. Too venomous is róbhinbeach, and as venomous as is chomh binbeach le.
Does binbeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Binbeach can mean venomous or sharp, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between binbeach and nimhneach?
Nimhneach can mean literally poisonous or painful, while binbeach is mostly used of bitter, venomous speech or attitude.
