HeyRuaHow to say “clitoris” in Irish
- Irish:
- brillín
- English:
- clitoris
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRIL-een” /ˈbʲɾʲɪlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- brillíní (clitorises)
- Genitive singular:
- brillín, an bhrillín (e.g. cruth an bhrillín, the shape of the clitoris)
- Genitive plural:
- brillíní, na mbrillíní (e.g. íogaireacht na mbrillíní, the sensitivity of clitorises)
What does “brillín” mean?
- clitoris
- The small sensitive organ at the front of the female genitals.Also: clit.
“Brillín” with the article
The plural of clitoris in Irish is brillíní. Here is brillín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brillín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brillín, the Irish word for clitoris.
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Clitoris in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clitoris?
The Irish for clitoris is brillín (pronounced “BRIL-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brillíní.
How do you pronounce brillín in Irish?
Brillín is said like “BRIL-een” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of clitoris in Irish?
The plural of brillín is brillíní; with the article, na brillíní means “the clitorises”. The genitive plural is brillíní, as in íogaireacht na mbrillíní (the sensitivity of clitorises).
Why does brillín change to bhrillín or mbrillín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brillín becomes mo bhrillín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrillín (eclipsis).
Is 'brillín' a medical or everyday word?
'Brillín' is the standard dictionary term for the clitoris and is used in anatomy and sex education, so it is neutral rather than slang.
