HeyRuaHow to say “biscuit” in Irish
- Irish:
- brioscóid
- English:
- biscuit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIS-kohd” /ˈbʲɾʲɪskoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- brioscóidí (biscuits)
- Genitive singular:
- brioscóide, na brioscóide (e.g. blas na brioscóide, the taste of the biscuit)
- Genitive plural:
- brioscóidí, na mbrioscóidí (e.g. paicéad na mbrioscóidí, the packet of the biscuits)
What does “brioscóid” mean?
- biscuit
- A small, flat, crisp baked sweet or savoury snack.Also: cookie, cracker.
Other Irish words for biscuit: briosca (biscuit)
“Brioscóid” with the article
The plural of biscuit in Irish is brioscóidí. Here is brioscóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brioscóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brioscóid, the Irish word for biscuit.
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Biscuit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for biscuit?
The Irish for biscuit is brioscóid (pronounced “BRIS-kohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is brioscóidí.
How do you pronounce brioscóid in Irish?
Brioscóid is said like “BRIS-kohd” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪskoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of biscuit in Irish?
The plural of brioscóid is brioscóidí; with the article, na brioscóidí means “the biscuits”. The genitive plural is brioscóidí, as in paicéad na mbrioscóidí (the packet of the biscuits).
Why does brioscóid change to bhrioscóid or mbrioscóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brioscóid becomes mo bhrioscóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrioscóid (eclipsis).
Is there another word for biscuit in Irish?
Yes, 'briosca' (masculine) is also used, but 'brioscóid' is the usual standard word for a biscuit.
