HeyRuaHow to say “brewing” in Irish
- Irish:
- bríbhéireacht
- English:
- brewing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BREE-vay-rukht” /ˈbʲɾʲiːvʲeːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- bríbhéireachta, na bríbhéireachta (e.g. tionscal na bríbhéireachta, the brewing industry)
What does “bríbhéireacht” mean?
- brewing
- The making of beer or ale by steeping, boiling and fermenting grain.Also: beer making, brewery trade.
“Bríbhéireacht” with the article
Here is bríbhéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bríbhéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bríbhéireacht, the Irish word for brewing.
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Brewing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brewing?
The Irish for brewing is bríbhéireacht (pronounced “BREE-vay-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bríbhéireacht in Irish?
Bríbhéireacht is said like “BREE-vay-rukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiːvʲeːɾʲəxt/).
Does bríbhéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bríbhéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bríbhéireacht change to bhríbhéireacht or mbríbhéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bríbhéireacht becomes mo bhríbhéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbríbhéireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bríbhéireacht' and 'grúdaireacht'?
Both mean brewing; 'grúdaireacht' is the older native word, while 'bríbhéireacht' is borrowed from English 'brewer'. A brewery is usually 'grúdlann'.
