HeyRuaHow to say “warder” in Irish
- Irish:
- bardach
- English:
- warder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-duhkh” /ˈbˠaːɾˠd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- bardaigh (warders)
- Genitive singular:
- bardaigh, an bhardaigh (e.g. eochracha an bhardaigh, the warder's keys)
- Genitive plural:
- bardach, na mbardach (e.g. seomra na mbardach, the warders' room)
What does “bardach” mean?
- warder
- A person who guards something, especially a prisoner or a building; a guard or keeper.Also: guard, keeper, watchman, jailer.
“Bardach” with the article
The plural of warder in Irish is bardaigh. Here is bardach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bardach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bardach, the Irish word for warder.
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Warder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for warder?
The Irish for warder is bardach (pronounced “BAWR-duhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bardaigh.
How do you pronounce bardach in Irish?
Bardach is said like “BAWR-duhkh” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of warder in Irish?
The plural of bardach is bardaigh; with the article, na bardaigh means “the warders”. The genitive plural is bardach, as in seomra na mbardach (the warders' room).
Why does bardach change to bhardach or mbardach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bardach becomes mo bhardach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbardach (eclipsis).
Is 'bardach' the same as 'garda'?
No. 'Bardach' is a warder or guard who keeps watch, for example in a prison, while 'garda' is usually a police officer in Ireland.
