Brutality in Irish (Brútaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for brutality?

The Irish for brutality is brútaíocht (pronounced “BROO-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “brutality” in Irish

Irish:: brútaíocht
English:: brutality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BROO-tee-ukht” /ˈbɾˠuːt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: brútaíochta, na brútaíochta (e.g. íospartaigh na brútaíochta, victims of the brutality)

What does “brútaíocht” mean?

brutality: Cruel, savage or violent behaviour towards people or animals.Also: savagery, cruelty, brutishness.

“Brútaíocht” with the article

Here is brútaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhrútaíocht

the brutality

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Brútaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using brútaíocht, the Irish word for brutality.

Cáineadh brútaíocht na bpóilíní go láidir.

The police brutality was strongly condemned.

Ní féidir glacadh le brútaíocht den sórt sin.

Brutality of that kind cannot be accepted.

Bhí an bhrútaíocht sa phríosún uafásach.

The brutality in the prison was horrific.

Labhair sí faoi bhrútaíocht an chogaidh.

She spoke about the brutality of the war.

Tá an tír ag fulaingt ó bhrútaíocht an réimis.

The country is suffering from the regime's brutality.

Chuir méid na brútaíochta iontas orainn.

The extent of the brutality astonished us.

Is gníomh brútaíochta é sin, gan amhras.

That is an act of brutality, no doubt.

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Brutality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for brutality?

The Irish for brutality is brútaíocht (pronounced “BROO-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce brútaíocht in Irish?

Brútaíocht is said like “BROO-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbɾˠuːt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does brútaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for brútaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does brútaíocht change to bhrútaíocht or mbrútaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brútaíocht becomes mo bhrútaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrútaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'brútaíocht' and 'brúidiúlacht'?

Both mean brutality; 'brútaíocht' stresses brutal treatment or acts, while 'brúidiúlacht' is the quality of being brutish. They often overlap in use.

Brutality in Irish (Brútaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage