HeyRuaHow to say “broker” in Irish
- Irish:
- bróicéir
- English:
- broker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROH-kayr” /ˈbɾˠoːceːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bróicéirí (brokers)
- Genitive singular:
- bróicéara, an bhróicéara (e.g. táille an bhróicéara, the broker's fee)
- Genitive plural:
- bróicéirí, na mbróicéirí (e.g. cumann na mbróicéirí, the brokers' association)
What does “bróicéir” mean?
- broker
- A person or company that buys and sells things, such as shares or insurance, on behalf of other people for a fee.Also: stockbroker, agent, middleman.
“Bróicéir” with the article
The plural of broker in Irish is bróicéirí. Here is bróicéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bróicéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bróicéir, the Irish word for broker.
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Broker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for broker?
The Irish for broker is bróicéir (pronounced “BROH-kayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bróicéirí.
How do you pronounce bróicéir in Irish?
Bróicéir is said like “BROH-kayr” (IPA /ˈbɾˠoːceːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of broker in Irish?
The plural of bróicéir is bróicéirí; with the article, na bróicéirí means “the brokers”. The genitive plural is bróicéirí, as in cumann na mbróicéirí (the brokers' association).
Why does bróicéir change to bhróicéir or mbróicéir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bróicéir becomes mo bhróicéir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbróicéir (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a stockbroker?
Yes, 'stocbhróicéir' and 'bróicéir stoic' are both used, and 'stocaire' is also found in dictionaries for a stockbroker.
