HeyRuaHow to say “Breton” in Irish
- Irish:
- Briotáinis
- English:
- Breton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIT-aw-nish” /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠɑːnʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Briotáinise, na Briotáinise (e.g. foclóir Briotáinise, a Breton dictionary)
What does “Briotáinis” mean?
- Breton
- The Celtic language spoken in Brittany in north-west France.Also: Breton language, brezhoneg.
“Briotáinis” with the article
Here is Briotáinis after the article (an t-alt).
an Bhriotáinis
the Breton
Lenition: B becomes Bh after an (feminine noun)
“Briotáinis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Briotáinis, the Irish word for Breton.
Labhraíonn mo sheanmháthair Briotáinis.
My grandmother speaks Breton.
Tá an Bhriotáinis gaolmhar leis an mBreatnais.
Breton is related to Welsh.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Briotáinise.
I bought a Breton grammar book.
An bhfuil Briotáinis agat?
Do you speak Breton?
Tá sí ag foghlaim Briotáinise i Roazhon.
She is learning Breton in Rennes.
Scríobh sé dán i mBriotáinis.
He wrote a poem in Breton.
Bíonn cláir sa Bhriotáinis ar an raidió.
There are programmes in Breton on the radio.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Breton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Breton?
The Irish for Breton is Briotáinis (pronounced “BRIT-aw-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Briotáinis in Irish?
Briotáinis is said like “BRIT-aw-nish” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠɑːnʲɪʃ/).
Does Briotáinis have a plural?
No. Briotáinis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Briotáinis change to Bhriotáinis or mBriotáinis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Briotáinis becomes mo Bhriotáinis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBriotáinis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Briotáinis and Breatnais?
Briotáinis is Breton, spoken in Brittany, while Breatnais is Welsh, spoken in Wales.
Do I use the article with Briotáinis?
Often, as with other language names: an Bhriotáinis, but 'Tá Briotáinis aige' (he speaks Breton) has no article.
