HeyRuaHow to say “brigadier” in Irish
- Irish:
- briogáidire
- English:
- brigadier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIG-aw-dir-uh” /ˈbʲɾʲɪɡɑːdʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- briogáidirí (brigadiers)
- Genitive singular:
- briogáidire, an bhriogáidire (e.g. oifig an bhriogáidire, the brigadier's office)
- Genitive plural:
- briogáidirí, na mbriogáidirí (e.g. cruinniú na mbriogáidirí, the meeting of the brigadiers)
What does “briogáidire” mean?
- brigadier
- A senior army officer who commands a brigade, ranking above a colonel.Also: brigadier general, brigade commander.
“Briogáidire” with the article
The plural of brigadier in Irish is briogáidirí. Here is briogáidire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Briogáidire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using briogáidire, the Irish word for brigadier.
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Brigadier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brigadier?
The Irish for brigadier is briogáidire (pronounced “BRIG-aw-dir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is briogáidirí.
How do you pronounce briogáidire in Irish?
Briogáidire is said like “BRIG-aw-dir-uh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪɡɑːdʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of brigadier in Irish?
The plural of briogáidire is briogáidirí; with the article, na briogáidirí means “the brigadiers”. The genitive plural is briogáidirí, as in cruinniú na mbriogáidirí (the meeting of the brigadiers).
Why does briogáidire change to bhriogáidire or mbriogáidire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) briogáidire becomes mo bhriogáidire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbriogáidire (eclipsis).
What is the connection between 'briogáidire' and 'briogáid'?
A 'briogáid' is a brigade, and the 'briogáidire' is the officer who commands it.
