HeyRuaHow to say “brush” in Irish
- Irish:
- bruis
- English:
- brush, pubic hair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brish” /bɾˠɪʃ/
- Plural:
- bruiseanna (brushes)
- Genitive singular:
- bruise, na bruise (e.g. cos na bruise, the handle of the brush)
- Genitive plural:
- bruiseanna, na mbruiseanna (e.g. díoltóir na mbruiseanna, the brush seller)
What does “bruis” mean?
“Bruis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- brush
- A tool with bristles used for sweeping, cleaning, painting or grooming.Also: paintbrush, sweeping brush, bristle brush.
“Bruis” with the article
The plural of brush in Irish is bruiseanna. Here is bruis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bruis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bruis, the Irish word for brush.
Other nouns in Irish
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Brush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brush?
The Irish for brush is bruis (pronounced “brish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bruiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean pubic hair.
How do you pronounce bruis in Irish?
Bruis is said like “brish” (IPA /bɾˠɪʃ/).
What is the plural of brush in Irish?
The plural of bruis is bruiseanna; with the article, na bruiseanna means “the brushes”. The genitive plural is bruiseanna, as in díoltóir na mbruiseanna (the brush seller).
Does bruis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bruis can mean brush or pubic hair, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bruis change to bhruis or mbruis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bruis becomes mo bhruis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbruis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bruis' and 'scuab'?
'Scuab' is the usual word for a broom or sweeping brush, while 'bruis' is a brush in general, especially smaller ones like 'bruis fiacla' (toothbrush) or 'bruis phéinteála' (paintbrush).
