HeyRuaHow to say “changeable weather” in Irish
- Irish:
- breacaimsir
- English:
- changeable weather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-am-sheer” /ˈbʲɾʲakəmʲʃɪɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- breacaimsire, na breacaimsire (e.g. tréimhse breacaimsire, a spell of changeable weather)
What does “breacaimsir” mean?
- changeable weather
- Weather that keeps changing, with spells of sunshine broken by showers or cloud.Also: mixed weather, broken weather, showery weather.
“Breacaimsir” with the article
Here is breacaimsir after the article (an t-alt).
“Breacaimsir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breacaimsir, the Irish word for changeable weather.
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Changeable weather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for changeable weather?
The Irish for changeable weather is breacaimsir (pronounced “BRAK-am-sheer”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breacaimsir in Irish?
Breacaimsir is said like “BRAK-am-sheer” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲakəmʲʃɪɾʲ/).
Does breacaimsir have a plural?
No plural form is given for breacaimsir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breacaimsir change to bhreacaimsir or mbreacaimsir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breacaimsir becomes mo bhreacaimsir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreacaimsir (eclipsis).
How is 'breacaimsir' formed?
It combines 'breac' (speckled, mixed) with 'aimsir' (weather), so it literally means speckled weather, sun mixed with showers.
