HeyRuaHow to say “bribery” in Irish
- Irish:
- breabaireacht
- English:
- bribery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAB-ir-ukht” /ˈbʲɾʲabəɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- breabaireachta, na breabaireachta (e.g. cás breabaireachta, a bribery case)
What does “breabaireacht” mean?
- bribery
- The practice of giving or taking bribes to influence someone dishonestly.Also: corruption, bribing, graft.
Other Irish words for bribery: breab (bribe)
“Breabaireacht” with the article
Here is breabaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Breabaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breabaireacht, the Irish word for bribery.
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Bribery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bribery?
The Irish for bribery is breabaireacht (pronounced “BRAB-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breabaireacht in Irish?
Breabaireacht is said like “BRAB-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲabəɾʲəxt/).
Does breabaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for breabaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breabaireacht change to bhreabaireacht or mbreabaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breabaireacht becomes mo bhreabaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreabaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'breab' and 'breabaireacht'?
'Breab' is a single bribe, while 'breabaireacht' is the practice or crime of bribery.
