HeyRuaHow to say “brassica” in Irish
- Irish:
- brasacach
- English:
- brassica
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRASS-uh-kukh” /ˈbˠɾˠasˠəkəx/
- Plural:
- brasacaigh (brassicas)
- Genitive singular:
- brasacaigh, an bhrasacaigh (e.g. duilleoga an bhrasacaigh, the leaves of the brassica)
- Genitive plural:
- brasacach, na mbrasacach (e.g. teaghlach na mbrasacach, the brassica family)
What does “brasacach” mean?
- brassica
- A plant of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), such as cabbage, turnip or mustard; the plural 'brasacaigh' is used as the name of the family.Also: crucifer, cruciferous plant, cabbage family plant.
“Brasacach” with the article
The plural of brassica in Irish is brasacaigh. Here is brasacach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brasacach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brasacach, the Irish word for brassica.
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Brassica in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brassica?
The Irish for brassica is brasacach (pronounced “BRASS-uh-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brasacaigh.
How do you pronounce brasacach in Irish?
Brasacach is said like “BRASS-uh-kukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠasˠəkəx/).
What is the plural of brassica in Irish?
The plural of brasacach is brasacaigh; with the article, na brasacaigh means “the brassicas”. The genitive plural is brasacach, as in teaghlach na mbrasacach (the brassica family).
Why does brasacach change to bhrasacach or mbrasacach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brasacach becomes mo bhrasacach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrasacach (eclipsis).
Why is 'brasacach' often seen in the plural?
The plural 'Brasacaigh' is the Irish name of the plant family Brassicaceae, so botanical texts usually speak of 'na brasacaigh', the brassicas or cabbage family.
Is 'brasacach' an everyday word for cabbage?
No, the everyday word is 'cabáiste'; 'brasacach' is a technical botanical term for any plant of the cabbage family.
