HeyRuaHow to say “Brian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Brian
- English:
- Brian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BREE-un” /bʲɾʲiənˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Briain (e.g. teach Bhriain, Brian's house)
What does “Brian” mean?
- Brian
- A male given name, famous from Brian Bórú, high king of Ireland.Also: male name, given name.
“Brian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Brian, the Irish word for Brian.
Brian is ainm do mo dheartháir.
My brother's name is Brian.
Tá Brian ag obair i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Brian is working in Dublin.
Seo é carr Bhriain.
This is Brian's car.
Is cara maith liom é Brian.
Brian is a good friend of mine.
A Bhriain, an dtiocfaidh tú liom?
Brian, will you come with me?
Bhí Brian Bórú ina ard-rí ar Éirinn.
Brian Boru was high king of Ireland.
Chonaic mé máthair Bhriain sa siopa inné.
I saw Brian's mother in the shop yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Brian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Brian?
The Irish for Brian is Brian (pronounced “BREE-un”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Brian in Irish?
Brian is said like “BREE-un” (IPA /bʲɾʲiənˠ/).
Does Brian have a plural?
No. Brian is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Brian change to Bhriain?
In the genitive the name is lenited and slenderised, so 'Brian's house' is 'teach Bhriain', and when addressing him you say 'a Bhriain'.
How is the surname O'Brien written in Irish?
It is 'Ó Briain' for a man and 'Ní Bhriain' for a woman, using the genitive of Brian.
