HeyRuaHow to say “breaking” in Irish
- Irish:
- briseadh
- English:
- breaking, change, dismissal, defeat
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bris, to break (ag briseadh, breaking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRISH-uh” /ˈbʲɾʲiʃə/
- Plural:
- bristeacha
- Genitive singular:
- briste, an bhriste (e.g. am an bhriste, the time of the break)
- Genitive plural:
- bristeacha, na mbristeacha (e.g. líon na mbristeacha, the number of breakages)
What does “briseadh” mean?
“Briseadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- breaking
- The verbal noun of the verb 'bris': the act of breaking something, or a break.Also: break, breakage, fracture.
3 other meanings: change or dismissal or defeat
- 2change
- Small coins or notes given for a larger note, or returned after paying.Also: small change, loose change.
- 3dismissal
- The act of firing someone from a job.Also: sacking, firing.
- 4defeat
- A defeat or rout, especially in battle.Also: rout.
“Briseadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, briseadh means breaking: it is the verbal noun of the verb bris (to break). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Briseadh” with the article
The plural of breaking in Irish is bristeacha. Here is briseadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Briseadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using briseadh, the Irish word for breaking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Breaking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for breaking?
The Irish for breaking is briseadh (pronounced “BRISH-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bristeacha. Depending on context it can also mean change or dismissal or defeat.
How do you pronounce briseadh in Irish?
Briseadh is said like “BRISH-uh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiʃə/).
What is the plural of breaking in Irish?
The plural of briseadh is bristeacha; with the article, it is na bristeacha. The genitive plural is bristeacha, as in líon na mbristeacha (the number of breakages).
Does briseadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Briseadh can mean breaking, change, dismissal or defeat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does briseadh change to bhriseadh or mbriseadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) briseadh becomes mo bhriseadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbriseadh (eclipsis).
How do I ask for change in Irish?
Say 'An bhfuil briseadh agat?' (Have you got change?). 'Sóinseáil' is also used for change, especially in Ulster and Connacht.
What does 'a bhriseadh a fháil' mean?
'Fuair sé a bhriseadh' means he was sacked or dismissed from his job.
