HeyRuaHow to say “badger” in Irish
- Irish:
- broc
- English:
- badger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bruk” /bˠɾˠɔk/
- Plural:
- broic (badgers)
- Genitive singular:
- broic, an bhroic (e.g. poll an bhroic, the badger's hole)
- Genitive plural:
- broc, na mbroc (e.g. brocach na mbroc, the badgers' sett)
What does “broc” mean?
- badger
- A grey, burrowing wild animal with a black and white striped face.Also: brock.
“Broc” with the article
The plural of badger in Irish is broic. Here is broc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Broc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using broc, the Irish word for badger.
Other nouns in Irish
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Badger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for badger?
The Irish for badger is broc (pronounced “bruk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broic.
How do you pronounce broc in Irish?
Broc is said like “bruk” (IPA /bˠɾˠɔk/).
What is the plural of badger in Irish?
The plural of broc is broic; with the article, na broic means “the badgers”. The genitive plural is broc, as in brocach na mbroc (the badgers' sett).
Why does broc change to bhroc or mbroc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broc becomes mo bhroc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroc (eclipsis).
What is a badger's den called in Irish?
A badger's sett is called 'brocach', a word derived from 'broc'.
Is 'broc' used to describe people?
Yes, the adjective 'brocach' can mean grimy or speckled, and 'broc' is linked to the idea of a grey, streaked face.
