HeyRuaHow to say “vicar” in Irish
- Irish:
- biocáire
- English:
- vicar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIK-aw-ruh” /ˈbʲɪkaːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- biocáirí (vicars)
- Genitive singular:
- biocáire, an bhiocáire (e.g. teach an bhiocáire, the vicar's house)
- Genitive plural:
- biocáirí, na mbiocáirí (e.g. cruinniú na mbiocáirí, the meeting of the vicars)
What does “biocáire” mean?
- vicar
- A priest or clergyman who acts as a deputy or who is in charge of a parish, especially in the Anglican or Catholic Church.Also: curate, deputy priest, vicar general.
“Biocáire” with the article
The plural of vicar in Irish is biocáirí. Here is biocáire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Biocáire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using biocáire, the Irish word for vicar.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Vicar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vicar?
The Irish for vicar is biocáire (pronounced “BIK-aw-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is biocáirí.
How do you pronounce biocáire in Irish?
Biocáire is said like “BIK-aw-ruh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪkaːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of vicar in Irish?
The plural of biocáire is biocáirí; with the article, na biocáirí means “the vicars”. The genitive plural is biocáirí, as in cruinniú na mbiocáirí (the meeting of the vicars).
Why does biocáire change to bhiocáire or mbiocáire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) biocáire becomes mo bhiocáire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbiocáire (eclipsis).
Is 'biocáire' the same as 'sagart paróiste'?
Not exactly: 'sagart paróiste' is a parish priest, while 'biocáire' is a vicar, often a deputy; 'séiplíneach' is a curate or chaplain.
