Bib in Irish (Broinnéadach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bib?

The Irish for bib is broinnéadach (pronounced “BRIN-yay-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broinnéadaí. Depending on context it can also mean pinafore.

Q: What is the plural of bib in Irish?

The plural of broinnéadach is broinnéadaí; with the article, na broinnéadaí means “the bibs”. The genitive plural is broinnéadaí, as in pacáiste na mbroinnéadaí (the pack of bibs).

Q: Does broinnéadach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Broinnéadach can mean bib or pinafore, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bib” in Irish

Irish:: broinnéadach
English:: bib, pinafore
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “BRIN-yay-dukh” /ˈbˠɾˠɪnʲeːd̪ˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: broinnéadaí (bibs)
Genitive singular:: broinnéadaigh, an bhroinnéadaigh (e.g. dath an bhroinnéadaigh, the colour of the bib)
Genitive plural:: broinnéadaí, na mbroinnéadaí (e.g. pacáiste na mbroinnéadaí, the pack of bibs)

What does “broinnéadach” mean?

“Broinnéadach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bib: A piece of cloth tied under a baby's chin to protect its clothes while eating.Also: baby bib, feeding bib.

1 other meaning: pinafore

2pinafore: A garment worn over the front of the body to protect clothes, such as an apron front or pinafore.Also: apron front, breast cloth.

Other Irish words for bib: bibe (bib), bráidín (bib)

“Broinnéadach” with the article

The plural of bib in Irish is broinnéadaí. Here is broinnéadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an broinnéadach

the bib

No change after an

na broinnéadaí

the bibs

Plural: no change after na

“Broinnéadach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using broinnéadach, the Irish word for bib.

Cuir broinnéadach ar an leanbh sula n-itheann sé.

Put a bib on the baby before he eats.

Tá an broinnéadach salach arís.

The bib is dirty again.

Nigh mé na broinnéadaí go léir inné.

I washed all the bibs yesterday.

Bhí bia ar fud an bhroinnéadaigh.

There was food all over the bib.

Cá bhfuil mo bhroinnéadach nua?

Where is my new bib?

Cheannaigh sí broinnéadaí don bhabaí.

She bought bibs for the baby.

Tá pictiúr de choinín ar an mbroinnéadach.

There is a picture of a rabbit on the bib.

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Bib in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bib?

The Irish for bib is broinnéadach (pronounced “BRIN-yay-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broinnéadaí. Depending on context it can also mean pinafore.

How do you pronounce broinnéadach in Irish?

Broinnéadach is said like “BRIN-yay-dukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠɪnʲeːd̪ˠəx/).

What is the plural of bib in Irish?

The plural of broinnéadach is broinnéadaí; with the article, na broinnéadaí means “the bibs”. The genitive plural is broinnéadaí, as in pacáiste na mbroinnéadaí (the pack of bibs).

Does broinnéadach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Broinnéadach can mean bib or pinafore, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does broinnéadach change to bhroinnéadach or mbroinnéadach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broinnéadach becomes mo bhroinnéadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroinnéadach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'broinnéadach' and 'naprún'?

A 'broinnéadach' is a bib, especially for a baby, covering the chest, while a 'naprún' is an apron worn when cooking or working.

Bib in Irish (Broinnéadach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage