HeyRuaHow to say “broccoli” in Irish
- Irish:
- brocailí
- English:
- broccoli
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRUK-uh-lee” /ˈbɾˠɔkəlʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- brocailí, an bhrocailí (e.g. anraith brocailí, broccoli soup)
What does “brocailí” mean?
- broccoli
- A green vegetable with a thick stalk and tight clusters of small flower buds, eaten cooked or raw.Also: calabrese, green vegetable.
“Brocailí” with the article
Here is brocailí after the article (an t-alt).
“Brocailí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brocailí, the Irish word for broccoli.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Broccoli in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broccoli?
The Irish for broccoli is brocailí (pronounced “BRUK-uh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce brocailí in Irish?
Brocailí is said like “BRUK-uh-lee” (IPA /ˈbɾˠɔkəlʲiː/).
Does brocailí have a plural?
No plural form is given for brocailí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does brocailí change to bhrocailí or mbrocailí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brocailí becomes mo bhrocailí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrocailí (eclipsis).
Is 'brocailí' singular or plural in Irish?
It is treated as a singular mass noun, so you say 'an brocailí' and 'tá an brocailí réidh'.
How do I say 'cauliflower' instead?
Cauliflower is 'cóilis', a different vegetable often mentioned alongside 'brocailí'.
