HeyRuaHow to say “brooch” in Irish
- Irish:
- bróiste
- English:
- brooch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROSH-tyuh” /ˈbˠɾˠoːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- bróistí (brooches)
- Genitive singular:
- bróiste, an bhróiste (e.g. dealg an bhróiste, the pin of the brooch)
- Genitive plural:
- bróistí, na mbróistí (e.g. bailiúchán bróistí, a collection of brooches)
What does “bróiste” mean?
- brooch
- An ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing, often to fasten a cloak or shawl.Also: pin, clasp, fibula.
“Bróiste” with the article
The plural of brooch in Irish is bróistí. Here is bróiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bróiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bróiste, the Irish word for brooch.
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Brooch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brooch?
The Irish for brooch is bróiste (pronounced “BROSH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bróistí.
How do you pronounce bróiste in Irish?
Bróiste is said like “BROSH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠoːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of brooch in Irish?
The plural of bróiste is bróistí; with the article, na bróistí means “the brooches”. The genitive plural is bróistí, as in bailiúchán bróistí (a collection of brooches).
Why does bróiste change to bhróiste or mbróiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bróiste becomes mo bhróiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbróiste (eclipsis).
Is there an older Irish word for a brooch?
Yes, 'dealg' was used for the pin-style brooches of early Ireland, but 'bróiste' is the usual modern word.
