HeyRuaHow to say “belch” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúcht
- English:
- belch, eruption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “broo-kht” /bˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- brúchtanna (belches)
- Genitive singular:
- brúchta, an bhrúchta (e.g. fuaim an bhrúchta, the sound of the belch)
- Genitive plural:
- brúchtanna, na mbrúchtanna (e.g. fuaim na mbrúchtanna, the sound of the belches)
What does “brúcht” mean?
“Brúcht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- belch
- A noisy release of air from the stomach through the mouth.Also: burp, eructation.
1 other meaning: eruption
- 2eruption
- A sudden bursting out or gush of something, such as lava, water or smoke.Also: burst, outburst, gush.
Other Irish words for belch: brúchtadh (belch)
“Brúcht” with the article
The plural of belch in Irish is brúchtanna. Here is brúcht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brúcht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brúcht, the Irish word for belch.
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Belch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for belch?
The Irish for belch is brúcht (pronounced “broo-kht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brúchtanna. Depending on context it can also mean eruption.
How do you pronounce brúcht in Irish?
Brúcht is said like “broo-kht” (IPA /bˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of belch in Irish?
The plural of brúcht is brúchtanna; with the article, na brúchtanna means “the belches”. The genitive plural is brúchtanna, as in fuaim na mbrúchtanna (the sound of the belches).
Does brúcht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brúcht can mean belch or eruption, depending on context; the first is the most common. Brúcht also has its own entry as a verb meaning to belch.
Why does brúcht change to bhrúcht or mbrúcht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brúcht becomes mo bhrúcht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrúcht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to burp' in Irish?
Say 'brúcht a ligean' (lig sé brúcht, he burped), or use the verb 'brúcht' itself, as in 'bhrúcht sé'.
