HeyRuaHow to say “branch” in Irish
- Irish:
- brainse
- English:
- branch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAN-shuh” /ˈbˠɾˠanʲʃə/
- Plural:
- brainsí (branches)
- Genitive singular:
- brainse, an bhrainse (e.g. bainisteoir an bhrainse, the branch manager)
- Genitive plural:
- brainsí, na mbrainsí (e.g. líon na mbrainsí, the number of branches)
What does “brainse” mean?
“Brainse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- branch
- A local office or division of a larger organisation, such as a bank, shop or society.Also: branch office, division, section, department.
“Brainse” with the article
The plural of branch in Irish is brainsí. Here is brainse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brainse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brainse, the Irish word for branch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Branch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for branch?
The Irish for branch is brainse (pronounced “BRAN-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brainsí.
How do you pronounce brainse in Irish?
Brainse is said like “BRAN-shuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠanʲʃə/).
What is the plural of branch in Irish?
The plural of brainse is brainsí; with the article, na brainsí means “the branches”. The genitive plural is brainsí, as in líon na mbrainsí (the number of branches).
Why does brainse change to bhrainse or mbrainse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brainse becomes mo bhrainse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrainse (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'brainse' and 'craobh'?
'Craobh' is the branch of a tree and is also used for branches of organisations like Conradh na Gaeilge, while 'brainse' is mostly used for branches of banks, businesses and offices.
