Captivity in Irish (Braighdeanas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for captivity?

The Irish for captivity is braighdeanas (pronounced “BRY-dyuh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean duress.

Q: Does braighdeanas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braighdeanas can mean captivity or duress, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “captivity” in Irish

Irish:: braighdeanas
English:: captivity, duress
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BRY-dyuh-nuss” /ˈbˠɾˠəidʲənˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: braighdeanais, an bhraighdeanais (e.g. blianta an bhraighdeanais, the years of captivity)

What does “braighdeanas” mean?

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

captivity: The state of being held captive, imprisoned or confined.Also: bondage, confinement, imprisonment, detention.

1 other meaning: duress

2duress: Restraint or compulsion, especially in a legal sense where someone acts under pressure.Also: restraint, compulsion.

“Braighdeanas” with the article

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

an braighdeanas

the captivity

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“Braighdeanas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using braighdeanas, the Irish word for captivity.

Bhí sé i mbraighdeanas ar feadh trí bliana.

He was in captivity for three years.

Scaoileadh saor é ón mbraighdeanas inné.

He was released from captivity yesterday.

Tá braighdeanas baile curtha air ag an rialtas.

The government has put him under house arrest.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoina braighdeanas.

She wrote a book about her captivity.

Ba chrua iad blianta an bhraighdeanais.

The years of captivity were hard.

Coinníodh i mbraighdeanas aonair é.

He was kept in solitary confinement.

Ní maireann ainmhithe fiáine go maith i mbraighdeanas.

Wild animals do not live well in captivity.

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Captivity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for captivity?

The Irish for captivity is braighdeanas (pronounced “BRY-dyuh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean duress.

How do you pronounce braighdeanas in Irish?

Braighdeanas is said like “BRY-dyuh-nuss” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠəidʲənˠəsˠ/).

Does braighdeanas have a plural?

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

Does braighdeanas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braighdeanas can mean captivity or duress, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does braighdeanas change to bhraighdeanas or mbraighdeanas?

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

How do you say 'in captivity' in Irish?

Use 'i mbraighdeanas', for example 'Tá an t-ainmhí i mbraighdeanas', the animal is in captivity.

Is 'braighdeanas' related to 'braighde'?

Yes, it comes from 'braighde', a hostage or captive, so 'braighdeanas' is the condition of being held captive.

Captivity in Irish (Braighdeanas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage