HeyRuaHow to say “cluster” in Irish
- Irish:
- braisle
- English:
- cluster, clutch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRASH-luh” /ˈbɾˠaʃlʲə/
- Plural:
- braislí (clusters)
- Genitive singular:
- braisle, na braisle (e.g. lár na braisle, the middle of the cluster)
- Genitive plural:
- braislí, na mbraislí (e.g. líon na mbraislí, the number of clusters)
What does “braisle” mean?
“Braisle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cluster
- A group of similar things growing or gathered closely together, such as grapes, berries or stars.Also: bunch, clump, group.
1 other meaning: clutch
- 2clutch
- A nestful of eggs laid by a bird.Also: nestful, clutch of eggs.
“Braisle” with the article
The plural of cluster in Irish is braislí. Here is braisle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Braisle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braisle, the Irish word for cluster.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cluster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cluster?
The Irish for cluster is braisle (pronounced “BRASH-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is braislí. Depending on context it can also mean clutch.
How do you pronounce braisle in Irish?
Braisle is said like “BRASH-luh” (IPA /ˈbɾˠaʃlʲə/).
What is the plural of cluster in Irish?
The plural of braisle is braislí; with the article, na braislí means “the clusters”. The genitive plural is braislí, as in líon na mbraislí (the number of clusters).
Does braisle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Braisle can mean cluster or clutch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does braisle change to bhraisle or mbraisle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braisle becomes mo bhraisle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraisle (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'braisle' and 'triopall'?
Both can mean a cluster, but 'triopall' is used especially for a bunch of grapes or hanging fruit, while 'braisle' is a more general word for a cluster, and also a clutch of eggs.
