baineann
Irish
Pronunciation
- (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈbˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ/[1] (as if spelled buireann; compare Scottish Gaelic boireann with the same dissimilation of n…nn to r…nn)
- (Ulster) IPA(key): /ˈbˠɪnʲən̪ˠ/[2]
Adjective
baineann (genitive singular masculine baininn, genitive singular feminine baininne, plural baineanna, comparative baininne)
- female
- an cineál baineann ― the fair sex
- gamhain baineann ― heifer calf
- feminine
- effeminate
- Synonyms: baineanda, piteánta, piteogach
Declension
Declension of baineann
| Singular | Plural (m/f) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Masculine | Feminine | (strong noun) | (weak noun) |
| Nominative | baineann | bhaineann | baineanna; bhaineanna² | |
| Vocative | bhaininn | baineanna | ||
| Genitive | baineanne | baineanna | baineann | |
| Dative | baineann; bhaineann¹ |
bhaineann; bhaininn (archaic) |
baineanna; bhaineanna² | |
| Comparative | níos baineanne | |||
| Superlative | is baineanne | |||
¹ When the preceding noun is lenited and governed by the definite article.
² When the preceding noun ends in a slender consonant.
Alternative forms
Derived terms
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbˠanʲən̪ˠ/, /ˈbˠɪnʲən̪ˠ/
Mutation
| Irish mutation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
| baineann | bhaineann | mbaineann |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | ||
Further reading
- Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977), “baineann”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
- G. Toner, M. Ní Mhaonaigh, S. Arbuthnot, D. Wodtko, M.-L. Theuerkauf, editors (2019), “boinenn”, in eDIL: Electronic Dictionary of the Irish Language
- Entries containing “baineann” in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
- Entries containing “baineann” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.
References
- de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1977) Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge: An Deilbhíocht (in Irish), 2nd edition, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, § 8
- Quiggin, E. C. (1906) A Dialect of Donegal, Cambridge University Press, page 50
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