HeyRuaHow to say “bracket” in Irish
- Irish:
- brac
- English:
- bracket, arm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brak” /bˠɾˠak/
- Plural:
- bracanna (brackets)
- Genitive singular:
- braic, an bhraic (e.g. scriú an bhraic, the screw of the bracket)
- Genitive plural:
- bracanna, na mbracanna (e.g. líon na mbracanna, the number of brackets)
What does “brac” mean?
“Brac” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bracket
- A support fixed to a wall or structure to hold up a shelf or similar object.Also: support, wall bracket.
1 other meaning: arm
- 2arm
- An arm, especially the upper arm, used in anatomy or in a literary register.Also: brachium, upper arm.
Other Irish words for bracket: lúibín (bracket)
“Brac” with the article
The plural of bracket in Irish is bracanna. Here is brac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brac, the Irish word for bracket.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bracket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bracket?
The Irish for bracket is brac (pronounced “brak”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bracanna. Depending on context it can also mean arm.
How do you pronounce brac in Irish?
Brac is said like “brak” (IPA /bˠɾˠak/).
What is the plural of bracket in Irish?
The plural of brac is bracanna; with the article, na bracanna means “the brackets”. The genitive plural is bracanna, as in líon na mbracanna (the number of brackets).
Does brac have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brac can mean bracket or arm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brac change to bhrac or mbrac?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brac becomes mo bhrac (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrac (eclipsis).
Is 'brac' used for brackets in writing, like ( )?
No, a bracket in punctuation is 'lúibín'; 'brac' is a physical support bracket.
