HeyRuaHow to say “Breton” in Irish
- Irish:
- Briotánach
- English:
- Breton, Briton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIT-aw-nukh” /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Briotánaigh (Bretons)
- Genitive singular:
- Briotánaigh, an Bhriotánaigh (e.g. teach an Bhriotánaigh, the Breton's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Briotánach, na mBriotánach (e.g. teanga na mBriotánach, the language of the Bretons)
What does “Briotánach” mean?
“Briotánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Breton
- A person from Brittany in north-west France.Also: person from Brittany, native of Brittany.
1 other meaning: Briton
- 2Briton
- An ancient Briton, one of the Celtic people of Britain before the Anglo-Saxons.Also: ancient Briton, brython.
“Briotánach” with the article
The plural of Breton in Irish is Briotánaigh. Here is Briotánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Briotánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Briotánach, the Irish word for Breton.
Other nouns in Irish
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Breton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Breton?
The Irish for Breton is Briotánach (pronounced “BRIT-aw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Briotánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Briton.
How do you pronounce Briotánach in Irish?
Briotánach is said like “BRIT-aw-nukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Breton in Irish?
The plural of Briotánach is Briotánaigh; with the article, na Briotánaigh means “the Bretons”. The genitive plural is Briotánach, as in teanga na mBriotánach (the language of the Bretons).
Does Briotánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Briotánach can mean Breton or Briton, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Briotánach change to Bhriotánach or mBriotánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Briotánach becomes mo Bhriotánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBriotánach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Briotánach and Breatnach?
Briotánach is a Breton (or an ancient Briton), while Breatnach is a Welsh person. The Breton language is Briotáinis and Brittany is an Bhriotáin.
Can Briotánach be used as an adjective?
Yes, briotánach is also the adjective 'Breton', as in ceol briotánach, 'Breton music'.
