HeyRuaHow to say “Briton” in Irish
- Irish:
- Briotanach
- English:
- Briton, ancient Briton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIT-uh-nukh” /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Briotanaigh (Britons)
- Genitive singular:
- Briotanaigh, an Bhriotanaigh (e.g. teach an Bhriotanaigh, the Briton's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Briotanach, na mBriotanach (e.g. teanga na mBriotanach, the language of the Britons)
What does “Briotanach” mean?
“Briotanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Briton
- A person from Britain, especially a native or citizen of Great Britain.Also: British person, native of Britain, brit.
1 other meaning: ancient Briton
- 2ancient Briton
- A member of the Celtic people who lived in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons came.Also: brython, Celtic Briton.
“Briotanach” with the article
The plural of Briton in Irish is Briotanaigh. Here is Briotanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Briotanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Briotanach, the Irish word for Briton.
Other nouns in Irish
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Briton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Briton?
The Irish for Briton is Briotanach (pronounced “BRIT-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Briotanaigh. Depending on context it can also mean ancient Briton.
How do you pronounce Briotanach in Irish?
Briotanach is said like “BRIT-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪt̪ˠən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Briton in Irish?
The plural of Briotanach is Briotanaigh; with the article, na Briotanaigh means “the Britons”. The genitive plural is Briotanach, as in teanga na mBriotanach (the language of the Britons).
Does Briotanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Briotanach can mean Briton or ancient Briton, depending on context; the first is the most common. Briotanach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning British.
Why does Briotanach change to Bhriotanach or mBriotanach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Briotanach becomes mo Bhriotanach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBriotanach (eclipsis).
Is Briotanach the same as Briotánach?
No. Briotanach is a Briton, from An Bhreatain, while Briotánach is a Breton, from An Bhriotáin in France.
How does Briotanach differ from Sasanach?
Sasanach means an English person specifically, while Briotanach covers anyone from Britain, including the Scots and the Welsh.
