HeyRuaHow to say “bricklayer” in Irish
- Irish:
- brícléir
- English:
- bricklayer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BREEK-lay-r” /bʲɾʲiːkʲlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- brícléirí (bricklayers)
- Genitive singular:
- brícléara, an bhrícléara (e.g. uirlisí an bhrícléara, the bricklayer's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- brícléirí, na mbrícléirí (e.g. ceardchumann na mbrícléirí, the bricklayers' union)
What does “brícléir” mean?
- bricklayer
- A tradesperson who builds walls and buildings by laying bricks.Also: brickie, mason, builder.
Other Irish words for bricklayer: bríceadóir (bricklayer)
“Brícléir” with the article
The plural of bricklayer in Irish is brícléirí. Here is brícléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brícléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brícléir, the Irish word for bricklayer.
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Bricklayer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bricklayer?
The Irish for bricklayer is brícléir (pronounced “BREEK-lay-r”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brícléirí.
How do you pronounce brícléir in Irish?
Brícléir is said like “BREEK-lay-r” (IPA /bʲɾʲiːkʲlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of bricklayer in Irish?
The plural of brícléir is brícléirí; with the article, na brícléirí means “the bricklayers”. The genitive plural is brícléirí, as in ceardchumann na mbrícléirí (the bricklayers' union).
Why does brícléir change to bhrícléir or mbrícléir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brícléir becomes mo bhrícléir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrícléir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'brícléir' and 'saor'?
'Brícléir' specifically lays bricks, while 'saor' is a mason or craftsman more generally, as in 'saor cloiche' (stonemason).
