HeyRuaHow to say “cormorant” in Irish
- Irish:
- broigheall
- English:
- cormorant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRI-hul” /ˈbɾˠɪhəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- broighill (cormorants)
- Genitive singular:
- broighill, an bhroighill (e.g. nead an bhroighill, the cormorant's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- broigheall, na mbroigheall (e.g. ealta na mbroigheall, the flock of cormorants)
What does “broigheall” mean?
- cormorant
- A large dark seabird with a long neck and hooked bill that dives for fish.Also: shag, seabird, sea crow.
“Broigheall” with the article
The plural of cormorant in Irish is broighill. Here is broigheall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Broigheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using broigheall, the Irish word for cormorant.
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Cormorant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cormorant?
The Irish for cormorant is broigheall (pronounced “BRI-hul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broighill.
How do you pronounce broigheall in Irish?
Broigheall is said like “BRI-hul” (IPA /ˈbɾˠɪhəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of cormorant in Irish?
The plural of broigheall is broighill; with the article, na broighill means “the cormorants”. The genitive plural is broigheall, as in ealta na mbroigheall (the flock of cormorants).
Why does broigheall change to bhroigheall or mbroigheall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broigheall becomes mo bhroigheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroigheall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'broigheall' and 'seaga'?
'Broigheall' is the cormorant, while 'seaga' usually refers to the smaller shag, though people often use them loosely for both birds.
