bobaire
The Irish word for clown is bobaire.
bobaire is a noun used to refer to a performance artist working in a circus.
Meaning: performance artist working in a circus (noun)
Did you know?
- In historical Irish contexts, a bobaire was not always a performer but could be a person who lived outside the strict social and religious rules of a community.
- In traditional Irish folklore, the role of the 'fool' or bobaire often carried a social license to speak truths to power that others could not.
- The Irish language uses 'initial mutations' which means the first letter of bobaire can change depending on the grammar, such as becoming bhobaire after certain words.
Examples in context
- Is bobaire iontuibh an fear sin.That man is a funny clown.
Example conversation
Oisín and Siobhán are at a circus.
- OisínSeo an bobaire, a Siobhán!This is the clown, Siobhán!
- SiobhánTá sé an-áthasach.He is very cheerful.
- OisínIs maith liom an bobaire seo.I like this clown.
- SiobhánTá sé go hiontach!He is wonderful!
