HeyRuaHow to say “wick” in Irish
- Irish:
- buaiceas
- English:
- wick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-kyuss” /ˈbˠuəcəsˠ/
- Plural:
- buaicis (wicks)
- Genitive singular:
- buaicis, an bhuaicis (e.g. barr an bhuaicis, the tip of the wick)
- Genitive plural:
- buaiceas, na mbuaiceas (e.g. paicéad buaiceas, a packet of wicks)
What does “buaiceas” mean?
- wick
- The string or cord in a candle or lamp that is lit to give a flame.Also: candle wick, lamp wick.
“Buaiceas” with the article
The plural of wick in Irish is buaicis. Here is buaiceas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buaiceas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buaiceas, the Irish word for wick.
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Wick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wick?
The Irish for wick is buaiceas (pronounced “BOO-uh-kyuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buaicis.
How do you pronounce buaiceas in Irish?
Buaiceas is said like “BOO-uh-kyuss” (IPA /ˈbˠuəcəsˠ/).
What is the plural of wick in Irish?
The plural of buaiceas is buaicis; with the article, na buaicis means “the wicks”. The genitive plural is buaiceas, as in paicéad buaiceas (a packet of wicks).
Why does buaiceas change to bhuaiceas or mbuaiceas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buaiceas becomes mo bhuaiceas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuaiceas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'buaiceas' and 'coinneal'?
'Coinneal' is the whole candle, while 'buaiceas' is only the wick inside it that burns.
