HeyRuaHow to say “contradiction” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagnú
- English:
- contradiction, refutation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bréagnaigh, to contradict (ag bréagnú, contradicting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAYG-noo” /bʲɾʲeːɡnuː/
- Plural:
- bréagnuithe (contradictions)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagnaithe, an bhréagnaithe (e.g. cumhacht an bhréagnaithe, the power of contradiction)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagnuithe, na mbréagnuithe (e.g. líon na mbréagnuithe, the number of contradictions)
What does “bréagnú” mean?
“Bréagnú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contradiction
- The act of contradicting or denying what someone has said; verbal noun of the verb bréagnaigh.Also: contradicting, denial, gainsaying.
1 other meaning: refutation
- 2refutation
- The act of proving a claim or argument false; disproof.Also: disproof, rebuttal, refuting.
“Bréagnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bréagnú means contradicting: it is the verbal noun of the verb bréagnaigh (to contradict). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bréagnú” with the article
The plural of contradiction in Irish is bréagnuithe. Here is bréagnú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagnú, the Irish word for contradiction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Contradiction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contradiction?
The Irish for contradiction is bréagnú (pronounced “BRAYG-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagnuithe. Depending on context it can also mean refutation.
How do you pronounce bréagnú in Irish?
Bréagnú is said like “BRAYG-noo” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːɡnuː/).
What is the plural of contradiction in Irish?
The plural of bréagnú is bréagnuithe; with the article, na bréagnuithe means “the contradictions”. The genitive plural is bréagnuithe, as in líon na mbréagnuithe (the number of contradictions).
Does bréagnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bréagnú can mean contradiction or refutation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bréagnú change to bhréagnú or mbréagnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagnú becomes mo bhréagnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagnú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bréagnú and séanadh?
Bréagnú means contradicting or refuting a statement, often by showing it is false, while séanadh means denying or disowning something. They overlap when a report is denied.
