HeyRuaHow to say “womenfolk” in Irish
- Irish:
- bantracht
- English:
- womenfolk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-trukht” /ˈbˠan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bantrachta, na bantrachta (e.g. cearta na bantrachta, the rights of women)
What does “bantracht” mean?
- womenfolk
- Women considered together as a group, especially the women of a family, place or community.Also: womankind, women, female company.
“Bantracht” with the article
Here is bantracht after the article (an t-alt).
an bhantracht
the womenfolk
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bantracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bantracht, the Irish word for womenfolk.
Bhí an bhantracht ar fad sa chistin.
All the womenfolk were in the kitchen.
Tháinig bantracht an bhaile chuig an gcruinniú.
The women of the town came to the meeting.
Labhair sí ar son na bantrachta.
She spoke on behalf of the women.
Ní raibh fear ar bith i measc na bantrachta.
There wasn't a single man among the women.
Chuir an bhantracht fáilte roimh an mbrídeach.
The womenfolk welcomed the bride.
Bhí meas mór ag an bhfeirmeoir ar a bhantracht.
The farmer had great respect for his womenfolk.
Is mór an obair a rinne bantracht na tuaithe.
The country women did a great deal of work.
Other nouns in Irish
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Womenfolk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for womenfolk?
The Irish for womenfolk is bantracht (pronounced “BAN-trukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bantracht in Irish?
Bantracht is said like “BAN-trukht” (IPA /ˈbˠan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bantracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bantracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bantracht change to bhantracht or mbantracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bantracht becomes mo bhantracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbantracht (eclipsis).
Is 'bantracht' the same as 'mná'?
'Mná' simply means women, while 'bantracht' is a collective noun for women as a group, like English 'womenfolk'. It takes a singular article: an bhantracht.
