HeyRuaHow to say “bracelet” in Irish
- Irish:
- bráisléad
- English:
- bracelet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAWSH-layd” /ˈbɾˠaːʃlʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bráisléid (bracelets)
- Genitive singular:
- bráisléid, an bhráisléid (e.g. slabhra an bhráisléid, the bracelet's chain)
- Genitive plural:
- bráisléad, na mbráisléad (e.g. bosca na mbráisléad, the bracelet box)
What does “bráisléad” mean?
- bracelet
- A decorative band or chain worn around the wrist.Also: bangle, wristlet, armlet.
“Bráisléad” with the article
The plural of bracelet in Irish is bráisléid. Here is bráisléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bráisléad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bráisléad, the Irish word for bracelet.
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Bracelet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bracelet?
The Irish for bracelet is bráisléad (pronounced “BRAWSH-layd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bráisléid.
How do you pronounce bráisléad in Irish?
Bráisléad is said like “BRAWSH-layd” (IPA /ˈbɾˠaːʃlʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bracelet in Irish?
The plural of bráisléad is bráisléid; with the article, na bráisléid means “the bracelets”. The genitive plural is bráisléad, as in bosca na mbráisléad (the bracelet box).
Why does bráisléad change to bhráisléad or mbráisléad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bráisléad becomes mo bhráisléad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbráisléad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bráisléad and muince?
A bráisléad is worn on the wrist, while a muince is a necklace worn around the neck.
