HeyRuaHow to say “bib” in Irish
- Irish:
- bráidín
- English:
- bib
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAW-jeen” /ˈbˠɾˠaːdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- bráidíní (bibs)
- Genitive singular:
- bráidín, an bhráidín (e.g. strapa an bhráidín, the strap of the bib)
- Genitive plural:
- bráidíní, na mbráidíní (e.g. pacáiste na mbráidíní, the pack of bibs)
What does “bráidín” mean?
- bib
- A small cloth tied under a baby's chin to keep its clothes clean while eating.Also: baby bib, feeding bib.
Other Irish words for bib: bibe (bib)
“Bráidín” with the article
The plural of bib in Irish is bráidíní. Here is bráidín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bráidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bráidín, the Irish word for bib.
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Bib in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bib?
The Irish for bib is bráidín (pronounced “BRAW-jeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bráidíní.
How do you pronounce bráidín in Irish?
Bráidín is said like “BRAW-jeen” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠaːdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of bib in Irish?
The plural of bráidín is bráidíní; with the article, na bráidíní means “the bibs”. The genitive plural is bráidíní, as in pacáiste na mbráidíní (the pack of bibs).
Why does bráidín change to bhráidín or mbráidín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bráidín becomes mo bhráidín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbráidín (eclipsis).
Is 'bráidín' related to 'brád'?
Yes, 'bráidín' is a diminutive formed from 'brád', meaning neck or throat. A bib is worn at the neck.
