HeyRuaHow to say “bracket” in Irish
- Irish:
- braicéad
- English:
- bracket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-ayd” /ˈbɾakʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- braicéid (brackets)
- Genitive singular:
- braicéid, an bhraicéid (e.g. fad an bhraicéid, length of the bracket)
- Genitive plural:
- braicéad, na mbraicéad (e.g. úsáid na mbraicéad, the use of the brackets)
What does “braicéad” mean?
“Braicéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bracket
- A support fixed to a wall to hold up a shelf or similar object.Also: wall bracket, shelf bracket, support.
1 other meaning:
- 2bracket
- A punctuation mark or symbol used in pairs to enclose words or figures, as in ( ) or [ ].Also: parenthesis, brackets.
Other Irish words for bracket: lúibín (bracket)
“Braicéad” with the article
The plural of bracket in Irish is braicéid. Here is braicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Braicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braicéad, the Irish word for bracket.
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Bracket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bracket?
The Irish for bracket is braicéad (pronounced “BRAK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is braicéid.
How do you pronounce braicéad in Irish?
Braicéad is said like “BRAK-ayd” (IPA /ˈbɾakʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bracket in Irish?
The plural of braicéad is braicéid; with the article, na braicéid means “the brackets”. The genitive plural is braicéad, as in úsáid na mbraicéad (the use of the brackets).
Why does braicéad change to bhraicéad or mbraicéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braicéad becomes mo bhraicéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraicéad (eclipsis).
Is 'braicéad' the usual word for brackets in writing?
In punctuation, 'lúibín' is very common for round brackets, while 'braicéad' is used especially for a wall support and for brackets in general, e.g. 'braicéid chearnacha'.
