HeyRuaHow to say “waistcoat” in Irish
- Irish:
- bástcóta
- English:
- waistcoat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWST-koh-tuh” /ˈbˠaːsˠtˌkoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bástcótaí (waistcoats)
- Genitive singular:
- bástcóta, an bhástcóta (e.g. póca an bhástcóta, the waistcoat pocket)
- Genitive plural:
- bástcótaí, na mbástcótaí (e.g. cnaipí na mbástcótaí, the buttons of the waistcoats)
What does “bástcóta” mean?
- waistcoat
- A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and often under a jacket, especially as part of a suit.Also: vest, gilet.
Other Irish words for waistcoat: veist (vest), vástchóta (waistcoat), bástchóta (waistcoat)
“Bástcóta” with the article
The plural of waistcoat in Irish is bástcótaí. Here is bástcóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bástcóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bástcóta, the Irish word for waistcoat.
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Waistcoat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waistcoat?
The Irish for waistcoat is bástcóta (pronounced “BAWST-koh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bástcótaí.
How do you pronounce bástcóta in Irish?
Bástcóta is said like “BAWST-koh-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠaːsˠtˌkoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of waistcoat in Irish?
The plural of bástcóta is bástcótaí; with the article, na bástcótaí means “the waistcoats”. The genitive plural is bástcótaí, as in cnaipí na mbástcótaí (the buttons of the waistcoats).
Why does bástcóta change to bhástcóta or mbástcóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bástcóta becomes mo bhástcóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbástcóta (eclipsis).
Does 'bástcóta' mean an American 'vest'?
Yes, bástcóta is the sleeveless garment Americans call a vest; an undershirt is 'veist' or 'fo-léine' instead.
