HeyRuaHow to say “bridle” in Irish
- Irish:
- srian
- English:
- bridle, restraint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shree-un” /ʃɾʲiənˠ/
- Plural:
- srianta (bridles)
- Genitive singular:
- sriain, an tsriain (e.g. béalbhach an tsriain, the bit of the bridle)
- Genitive plural:
- srianta, na srianta (e.g. béalbhaigh na srianta, the bits of the bridles)
What does “srian” mean?
“Srian” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bridle
- The headgear of straps and a bit used to control a horse.Also: rein, bit, halter.
1 other meaning: restraint
- 2restraint
- Something that holds back, limits or controls a person or activity.Also: restriction, limitation, curb, check, control.
“Srian” with the article
The plural of bridle in Irish is srianta. Here is srian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Srian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using srian, 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 srian (pronounced “shree-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is srianta. Depending on context it can also mean restraint.
How do you pronounce srian in Irish?
Srian is said like “shree-un” (IPA /ʃɾʲiənˠ/).
What is the plural of bridle in Irish?
The plural of srian is srianta; with the article, na srianta means “the bridles”. The genitive plural is srianta, as in béalbhaigh na srianta (the bits of the bridles).
Does srian have more than one meaning?
Yes. Srian can mean bridle or restraint, depending on context; the first is the most common. Srian also has its own entry as a verb meaning to restrain.
Why does srian change to shrian?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shrian. After ár (our) it stays ár srian, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'hold your tongue' using srian?
Say 'Coinnigh srian ar do theanga', literally 'keep a bridle on your tongue'.
Is srian used for official restrictions?
Yes, the plural srianta is the usual word for restrictions, for example 'srianta taistil' for travel restrictions.
