HeyRuaHow to say “bridle” in Irish
- Irish:
- araí
- English:
- bridle, reins
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ar-EE” /ˈaɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- araíonacha (bridles)
- Genitive singular:
- araíon, na haraíon (e.g. béalbhach na haraíon, the bit of the bridle)
- Genitive plural:
- araíonacha, na n-araíonacha (e.g. ag tarraingt na n-araíonacha, pulling the reins)
What does “araí” mean?
“Araí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bridle
- The headgear of straps and a bit used to guide and control a horse.Also: headstall, horse bridle.
1 other meaning: reins
- 2reins
- In the plural, the straps held by a rider or driver to steer a horse.Also: rein, bridle reins.
Other Irish words for bridle: srian (bridle)
“Araí” with the article
The plural of bridle in Irish is araíonacha. Here is araí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Araí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using araí, the Irish word for bridle.
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Bridle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bridle?
The Irish for bridle is araí (pronounced “ar-EE”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is araíonacha. Depending on context it can also mean reins.
How do you pronounce araí in Irish?
Araí is said like “ar-EE” (IPA /ˈaɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of bridle in Irish?
The plural of araí is araíonacha; with the article, na haraíonacha means “the bridles”. The genitive plural is araíonacha, as in ag tarraingt na n-araíonacha (pulling the reins).
Does araí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Araí can mean bridle or reins, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does araí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an araí (the bridle), a haraí (her bridle), a n-araí (their bridle), na haraíonacha (the bridles).
What is the difference between 'araí' and 'srian'?
Both can mean bridle, but 'srian' is the more common general word and is also used figuratively for restraint, while 'araí' often refers to the bridle or, in the plural 'araíonacha', the reins.
