HeyRuaHow to say “brand” in Irish
- Irish:
- branda
- English:
- brand, brand mark
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAN-duh” /ˈbˠɾˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- brandaí (brands)
- Genitive singular:
- branda, an bhranda (e.g. luach an bhranda, value of the brand)
- Genitive plural:
- brandaí, na mbrandaí (e.g. luach na mbrandaí, the value of the brands)
What does “branda” mean?
“Branda” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brand
- A product name or trademark used by a company to identify its goods.Also: brand name, make, trademark.
1 other meaning: brand mark
- 2brand mark
- A mark burned onto something, such as livestock, to show ownership.Also: brand, burn mark.
Other Irish words for brand: déantús (make)
“Branda” with the article
The plural of brand in Irish is brandaí. Here is branda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Branda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using branda, the Irish word for brand.
Other nouns in Irish
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Brand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brand?
The Irish for brand is branda (pronounced “BRAN-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brandaí. Depending on context it can also mean brand mark.
How do you pronounce branda in Irish?
Branda is said like “BRAN-duh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of brand in Irish?
The plural of branda is brandaí; with the article, na brandaí means “the brands”. The genitive plural is brandaí, as in luach na mbrandaí (the value of the brands).
Does branda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Branda can mean brand or brand mark, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does branda change to bhranda or mbranda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) branda becomes mo bhranda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbranda (eclipsis).
Is 'branda' the same as 'brandy'?
No, 'branda' means a brand; the drink brandy is 'branda' only loosely in some sources, the usual word is 'bránda'. Check context carefully.
