HeyRuaHow to say “brass” in Irish
- Irish:
- prás
- English:
- brass, brassware
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “prawss” /pˠɾˠɑːsˠ/
- Plural:
- práis (brasses)
- Genitive singular:
- práis, an phráis (e.g. dath an phráis, the colour of brass)
- Genitive plural:
- prás, na bprás (e.g. glanadh na bprás, cleaning the brasses)
What does “prás” mean?
“Prás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brass
- A yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc.Also: brass metal, yellow metal.
1 other meaning: brassware
- 2brassware
- Objects or ornaments made of brass.Also: brass objects, brasses.
“Prás” with the article
The plural of brass in Irish is práis. Here is prás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prás, the Irish word for brass.
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Brass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brass?
The Irish for brass is prás (pronounced “prawss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is práis. Depending on context it can also mean brassware.
How do you pronounce prás in Irish?
Prás is said like “prawss” (IPA /pˠɾˠɑːsˠ/).
What is the plural of brass in Irish?
The plural of prás is práis; with the article, na práis means “the brasses”. The genitive plural is prás, as in glanadh na bprás (cleaning the brasses).
Does prás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Prás can mean brass or brassware, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does prás change to phrás or bprás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prás becomes mo phrás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprás (eclipsis).
How do I say 'made of brass' in Irish?
Use 'déanta de phrás', or the genitive as an adjective: 'coinnleoir práis' means a brass candlestick.
