Brutality in Irish (Brúidiúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for brutality?

The Irish for brutality is brúidiúlacht (pronounced “BROO-dyoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean brutishness.

Q: Does brúidiúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brúidiúlacht can mean brutality or brutishness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “brutality” in Irish

Irish:: brúidiúlacht
English:: brutality, brutishness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BROO-dyoo-lukht” /ˈbˠɾˠuːdʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: brúidiúlachta, na brúidiúlachta (e.g. leibhéal na brúidiúlachta, the level of brutality)

What does “brúidiúlacht” mean?

“Brúidiúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

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

1 other meaning: brutishness

2brutishness: The quality of being coarse, beastly or like an animal in behaviour.Also: beastliness, bestiality, savageness.

“Brúidiúlacht” with the article

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

an bhrúidiúlacht

the brutality

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Brúidiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Bhí uafás orainn faoi bhrúidiúlacht an ionsaithe.

We were horrified by the brutality of the attack.

Cáineadh na póilíní as a mbrúidiúlacht.

The police were criticised for their brutality.

Ní ghlacfaimid le brúidiúlacht den sórt sin.

We will not accept brutality of that kind.

Bhí an bhrúidiúlacht le feiceáil ar fud an chogaidh.

Brutality was seen throughout the war.

Labhair sí faoi bhrúidiúlacht an phríosúin.

She spoke about the brutality of the prison.

Tá deireadh le ré na brúidiúlachta, tá súil againn.

The era of brutality is over, we hope.

Chuir brúidiúlacht na saighdiúirí eagla ar na daoine.

The soldiers' brutality frightened the people.

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Brutality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for brutality?

The Irish for brutality is brúidiúlacht (pronounced “BROO-dyoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean brutishness.

How do you pronounce brúidiúlacht in Irish?

Brúidiúlacht is said like “BROO-dyoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠuːdʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does brúidiúlacht have a plural?

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

Does brúidiúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brúidiúlacht can mean brutality or brutishness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does brúidiúlacht change to bhrúidiúlacht or mbrúidiúlacht?

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

How is brúidiúlacht related to brúid?

Brúid means 'brute' or 'beast', the adjective brúidiúil means 'brutal', and brúidiúlacht is the abstract noun 'brutality'.

Is brúidiúlacht the same as cruálacht?

Cruálacht is 'cruelty' in general, while brúidiúlacht stresses savage, violent or beastly behaviour.

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