HeyRuaHow to say “warder” in Irish
- Irish:
- bairdéir
- English:
- warder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-jayr” /ˈbˠaɾʲdʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bairdéirí (warders)
- Genitive singular:
- bairdéara, an bhairdéara (e.g. éide an bhairdéara, the warder's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- bairdéirí, na mbairdéirí (e.g. ceardchumann na mbairdéirí, the warders' union)
What does “bairdéir” mean?
- warder
- A person who guards prisoners or keeps watch over a place.Also: prison officer, guard, jailer, watchman.
“Bairdéir” with the article
The plural of warder in Irish is bairdéirí. Here is bairdéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bairdéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bairdéir, 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 bairdéir (pronounced “BAR-jayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bairdéirí.
How do you pronounce bairdéir in Irish?
Bairdéir is said like “BAR-jayr” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾʲdʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of warder in Irish?
The plural of bairdéir is bairdéirí; with the article, na bairdéirí means “the warders”. The genitive plural is bairdéirí, as in ceardchumann na mbairdéirí (the warders' union).
Why does bairdéir change to bhairdéir or mbairdéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bairdéir becomes mo bhairdéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbairdéir (eclipsis).
Is 'bairdéir' the same as 'garda'?
No, 'bairdéir' is a prison warder or guard of a place, while 'garda' usually means a police officer in Ireland, though it can also mean a guard in general.
