HeyRuaHow to say “brat” in Irish
- Irish:
- dailtín
- English:
- brat, cad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAL-cheen” /ˈd̪ˠalʲtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- dailtíní (brats)
- Genitive singular:
- dailtín, an dailtín (e.g. drochbhéasa an dailtín, the brat's bad manners)
- Genitive plural:
- dailtíní, na ndailtíní (e.g. cleasa na ndailtíní, the tricks of the brats)
What does “dailtín” mean?
“Dailtín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brat
- A spoiled, cheeky or badly behaved child.Also: spoiled child, rascal, imp, cheeky child.
“Dailtín” with the article
The plural of brat in Irish is dailtíní. Here is dailtín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dailtín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dailtín, the Irish word for brat.
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Brat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brat?
The Irish for brat is dailtín (pronounced “DAL-cheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dailtíní. Depending on context it can also mean cad.
How do you pronounce dailtín in Irish?
Dailtín is said like “DAL-cheen” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠalʲtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of brat in Irish?
The plural of dailtín is dailtíní; with the article, na dailtíní means “the brats”. The genitive plural is dailtíní, as in cleasa na ndailtíní (the tricks of the brats).
Does dailtín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dailtín can mean brat or cad, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dailtín change to dhailtín or ndailtín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dailtín becomes mo dhailtín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndailtín (eclipsis).
Is 'dailtín' only used for children?
Mostly it means a spoiled or cheeky child, but it can also be said of an adult who behaves like a mean, impudent cad. The adjective is 'dailtíneach' and the behaviour is 'dailtíneacht'.
