HeyRuaHow to say “bank” in Irish
- Irish:
- bruach
- English:
- bank, brink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “broo-ukh” /bˠɾˠuəx/
- Plural:
- bruacha (banks)
- Genitive singular:
- bruaigh, an bhruaigh (e.g. féar an bhruaigh, the grass of the bank)
- Genitive plural:
- bruach, na mbruach (e.g. ag siúl na mbruach, walking the banks)
What does “bruach” mean?
“Bruach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bank
- The raised ground along the edge of a river, lake or sea.Also: riverbank, shore, waterside.
“Bruach” with the article
The plural of bank in Irish is bruacha. Here is bruach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bruach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bruach, the Irish word for bank.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bank in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bank?
The Irish for bank is bruach (pronounced “broo-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bruacha. Depending on context it can also mean brink.
How do you pronounce bruach in Irish?
Bruach is said like “broo-ukh” (IPA /bˠɾˠuəx/).
What is the plural of bank in Irish?
The plural of bruach is bruacha; with the article, na bruacha means “the banks”. The genitive plural is bruach, as in ag siúl na mbruach (walking the banks).
Does bruach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bruach can mean bank or brink, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bruach change to bhruach or mbruach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bruach becomes mo bhruach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbruach (eclipsis).
Is 'bruach' used for a bank that holds money?
No, 'bruach' is only the bank of a river or the edge of something; a financial bank is 'banc'.
How do I say 'on the brink of' something?
Use 'ar bhruach' with the genitive, for example 'ar bhruach an bháis', on the brink of death.
