HeyRuaHow to say “breaker” in Irish
- Irish:
- bristeoir
- English:
- breaker, circuit breaker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRISH-tyohr” /ˈbʲɾʲiʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bristeoirí (breakers)
- Genitive singular:
- bristeora, an bhristeora (e.g. lámh an bhristeora, the breaker's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- bristeoirí, na mbristeoirí (e.g. obair na mbristeoirí, the work of the breakers)
What does “bristeoir” mean?
“Bristeoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- breaker
- A person or thing that breaks something.Also: smasher, wrecker.
1 other meaning: circuit breaker
- 2circuit breaker
- An electrical device that cuts off the current when there is a fault.Also: breaker, trip switch.
“Bristeoir” with the article
The plural of breaker in Irish is bristeoirí. Here is bristeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bristeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bristeoir, the Irish word for breaker.
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Breaker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for breaker?
The Irish for breaker is bristeoir (pronounced “BRISH-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bristeoirí. Depending on context it can also mean circuit breaker.
How do you pronounce bristeoir in Irish?
Bristeoir is said like “BRISH-tyohr” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of breaker in Irish?
The plural of bristeoir is bristeoirí; with the article, na bristeoirí means “the breakers”. The genitive plural is bristeoirí, as in obair na mbristeoirí (the work of the breakers).
Does bristeoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bristeoir can mean breaker or circuit breaker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bristeoir change to bhristeoir or mbristeoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bristeoir becomes mo bhristeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbristeoir (eclipsis).
Is 'bristeoir' related to 'bris'?
Yes, 'bristeoir' comes from the verb 'bris' (break) with the agent suffix '-eoir', like 'briseadh' (breaking).
