HeyRuaHow to say “bride” in Irish
- Irish:
- brídeach
- English:
- bride
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BREE-dyukh” /ˈbʲɾʲiːdʲəx/
- Plural:
- brídeacha (brides)
- Genitive singular:
- brídí, na brídí (e.g. gúna na brídí, the bride's dress)
- Genitive plural:
- brídeach, na mbrídeach (e.g. grianghraif na mbrídeach, the photographs of the brides)
What does “brídeach” mean?
- bride
- A woman on her wedding day, or a woman who has just been married.Also: newlywed, bride-to-be.
“Brídeach” with the article
The plural of bride in Irish is brídeacha. Here is brídeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brídeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brídeach, the Irish word for bride.
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Bride in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bride?
The Irish for bride is brídeach (pronounced “BREE-dyukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is brídeacha.
How do you pronounce brídeach in Irish?
Brídeach is said like “BREE-dyukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiːdʲəx/).
What is the plural of bride in Irish?
The plural of brídeach is brídeacha; with the article, na brídeacha means “the brides”. The genitive plural is brídeach, as in grianghraif na mbrídeach (the photographs of the brides).
Why does brídeach change to bhrídeach or mbrídeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brídeach becomes mo bhrídeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrídeach (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for groom?
The groom is usually 'grúm' or 'fear nuaphósta', and the bride is 'brídeach'.
Is 'brídeach' related to the name Bríd?
No direct link should be assumed; 'brídeach' is the ordinary noun for a bride, while 'Bríd' is a personal name (Brigid).
