HeyRuaHow to say “belch” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúchtadh
- English:
- belch, eruption
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- brúcht, to belch (ag brúchtadh, belching)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BROOKH-tuh” /ˈbˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- brúchtaí (belches)
- Genitive singular:
- brúchta, an bhrúchta (e.g. fuaim an bhrúchta, the sound of the belch)
- Genitive plural:
- brúchtaí, na mbrúchtaí (e.g. fuaim na mbrúchtaí, the sound of the belches)
What does “brúchtadh” mean?
“Brúchtadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- belch
- The act of bringing up air from the stomach through the mouth; verbal noun of the verb brúcht.Also: belching, burp, burping.
1 other meaning: eruption
- 2eruption
- A sudden bursting or welling out, as of a volcano, water or gas; verbal noun of brúcht.Also: erupting, outburst, gush, welling up.
Other Irish words for belch: brúcht (belch)
“Brúchtadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, brúchtadh means belching: it is the verbal noun of the verb brúcht (to belch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Brúchtadh” with the article
The plural of belch in Irish is brúchtaí. Here is brúchtadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brúchtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brúchtadh, the Irish word for belch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Belch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for belch?
The Irish for belch is brúchtadh (pronounced “BROOKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brúchtaí. Depending on context it can also mean eruption.
How do you pronounce brúchtadh in Irish?
Brúchtadh is said like “BROOKH-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of belch in Irish?
The plural of brúchtadh is brúchtaí; with the article, na brúchtaí means “the belches”. The genitive plural is brúchtaí, as in fuaim na mbrúchtaí (the sound of the belches).
Does brúchtadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brúchtadh can mean belch or eruption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brúchtadh change to bhrúchtadh or mbrúchtadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brúchtadh becomes mo bhrúchtadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrúchtadh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is burping in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with 'ag': tá sé ag brúchtadh, he is belching. The same word is used for a volcano erupting.
