HeyRuaHow to say “brooch” in Irish
- Irish:
- próiste
- English:
- brooch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAWSH-tyeh” /ˈpɾˠoːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- próistí (brooches)
- Genitive singular:
- próiste, an phróiste (e.g. dealg an phróiste, the pin of the brooch)
- Genitive plural:
- próistí, na bpróistí (e.g. bailiúchán na bpróistí, the brooch collection)
What does “próiste” mean?
- brooch
- An ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing, often used to fasten a cloak or shawl.Also: pin, clasp, broach.
Other Irish words for brooch: bróiste (brooch)
“Próiste” with the article
The plural of brooch in Irish is próistí. Here is próiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Próiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próiste, the Irish word for brooch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Brooch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brooch?
The Irish for brooch is próiste (pronounced “PRAWSH-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is próistí.
How do you pronounce próiste in Irish?
Próiste is said like “PRAWSH-tyeh” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of brooch in Irish?
The plural of próiste is próistí; with the article, na próistí means “the brooches”. The genitive plural is próistí, as in bailiúchán na bpróistí (the brooch collection).
Why does próiste change to phróiste or bpróiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próiste becomes mo phróiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróiste (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a brooch?
Yes, 'bróiste' is also used, and the older word 'dealg' can mean a brooch or pin, as in old texts describing cloak fasteners.
