HeyRuaHow to say “colt” in Irish
- Irish:
- bromach
- English:
- colt, strong youth, boor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRUM-ukh” /ˈbˠɾˠʊmˠəx/
- Plural:
- bromaigh (colts)
- Genitive singular:
- bromaigh, an bhromaigh (e.g. máthair an bhromaigh, the colt's mother)
- Genitive plural:
- bromach, na mbromach (e.g. díol na mbromach, the sale of the colts)
What does “bromach” mean?
“Bromach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- colt
- A young male horse, usually under four years old.Also: young horse, foal.
2 other meanings: strong youth or boor
- 2strong youth
- A big, strong, rough young man or lad.Also: lusty lad, strapping young man, rough fellow.
- 3boor
- A rude, ill-mannered person.Also: lout, rude person.
Other Irish words for colt: searrach (foal)
“Bromach” with the article
The plural of colt in Irish is bromaigh. Here is bromach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bromach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bromach, the Irish word for colt.
Other nouns in Irish
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Colt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for colt?
The Irish for colt is bromach (pronounced “BRUM-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bromaigh. Depending on context it can also mean strong youth or boor.
How do you pronounce bromach in Irish?
Bromach is said like “BRUM-ukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠʊmˠəx/).
What is the plural of colt in Irish?
The plural of bromach is bromaigh; with the article, na bromaigh means “the colts”. The genitive plural is bromach, as in díol na mbromach (the sale of the colts).
Does bromach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bromach can mean colt, strong youth or boor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bromach change to bhromach or mbromach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bromach becomes mo bhromach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbromach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bromach and searrach?
A searrach is a foal, a newborn or very young horse, while a bromach is a colt, a somewhat older young horse.
Can bromach describe a person?
Yes, informally bromach can mean a big strong youth, or a rough, boorish person: 'bromach de bhuachaill' is a strapping lad.
