Beannchar
/ˈbʲan̪ˠəxəɾˠ/
Beannchar is the Irish word for the city of Bangor in Wales.
This is a proper noun used to refer specifically to the city of Bangor located in Wales.
Meaning: city in Wales (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbʲan̪ˠəxəɾˠ/
Did you know?
- The Irish name Beannchar shares a common root with the word for 'peak' or 'summit' found in many Celtic languages.
- In many Irish historical manuscripts, Welsh place names like Bangor were not simply transliterated, but were 'Gaelicised' to fit the rhythmic and orthographic patterns of the Irish language.
- While the English 'Bangor' is widely used in Ireland, using the Irish form Beannchar in a formal Irish-language news broadcast or a radio program is a sign of linguistic authenticity.
Examples in context
- Tá Beannchar i 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘀.Bangor is in Wales.
- An bhfuil tú ag dul go Beannchar?Are you going to Bangor?
Example conversation
Niamh and Cathal are discussing a trip to Wales.
- NiamhCá bhfuil tú ag fanacht i nWales?Where are you staying in Wales?
- CathalBeidh mé i Beannchar ar an tseachtain seo.I will be in Bangor this week.
- NiamhAn bhfuil Beannchar ina cathair mhór?Is Bangor a big city?
- CathalNíl sí ró-mhór, ach tá sí go hálainn.It is not too big, but it is beautiful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Beannchar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Beannchar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
