HeyRuaHow to say “bra” in Irish
- Irish:
- cíochbheart
- English:
- bra
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEKH-vyart” /ˈciːxvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cíochbhearta (bras)
- Genitive singular:
- cíochbhirt, an chíochbhirt (e.g. strapa an chíochbhirt, the strap of the bra)
- Genitive plural:
- cíochbheart, na gcíochbheart (e.g. méideanna na gcíochbheart, the sizes of the bras)
What does “cíochbheart” mean?
- bra
- An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.Also: brassiere.
“Cíochbheart” with the article
The plural of bra in Irish is cíochbhearta. Here is cíochbheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cíochbheart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cíochbheart, the Irish word for bra.
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Bra in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bra?
The Irish for bra is cíochbheart (pronounced “KEEKH-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíochbhearta.
How do you pronounce cíochbheart in Irish?
Cíochbheart is said like “KEEKH-vyart” (IPA /ˈciːxvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bra in Irish?
The plural of cíochbheart is cíochbhearta; with the article, na cíochbhearta means “the bras”. The genitive plural is cíochbheart, as in méideanna na gcíochbheart (the sizes of the bras).
Why does cíochbheart change to chíochbheart or gcíochbheart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíochbheart becomes mo chíochbheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíochbheart (eclipsis).
How is the word cíochbheart formed?
It combines cíoch 'breast' and beart 'garment, bundle', so cíochbheart literally means 'breast garment'.
