HeyRuaHow to say “yelling” in Irish
- Irish:
- béicíl
- English:
- yelling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAY-keel” /bʲeːciːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- béicíola, na béicíola (e.g. torann na béicíola, the noise of the yelling)
What does “béicíl” mean?
- yelling
- Continuous shouting or bawling; it is the verbal noun of the verb béic, to yell.Also: shouting, bawling, screaming, roaring.
Other Irish words for yelling: liúireach (shouting)
“Béicíl” with the article
Here is béicíl after the article (an t-alt).
an bhéicíl
the yelling
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Béicíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using béicíl, the Irish word for yelling.
Stop den bhéicíl sin, le do thoil.
Stop that yelling, please.
Bhí an leanbh ag béicíl ar feadh na hoíche.
The baby was bawling all night.
Chuala mé béicíl amuigh ar an tsráid.
I heard shouting out on the street.
Ní raibh aon ghá leis an mbéicíl.
There was no need for the yelling.
Dhúisigh torann na béicíola mé.
The noise of the yelling woke me.
Bhí na páistí ag béicíl sa chlós.
The children were shouting in the yard.
Cén fáth a bhfuil tú ag béicíl orm?
Why are you yelling at me?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Yelling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yelling?
The Irish for yelling is béicíl (pronounced “BAY-keel”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce béicíl in Irish?
Béicíl is said like “BAY-keel” (IPA /bʲeːciːlʲ/).
Does béicíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for béicíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does béicíl change to bhéicíl or mbéicíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) béicíl becomes mo bhéicíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbéicíl (eclipsis).
What is the difference between béic and béicíl?
Béic is a single yell or shout, while béicíl is continuous yelling, as in 'ag béicíl' (yelling, shouting).
