HeyRuaHow to say “crisp” in Irish
- Irish:
- brioscán
- English:
- crisp, crisp morsel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRISS-kawn” /ˈbʲɾʲɪskɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- brioscáin (crisps)
- Genitive singular:
- brioscáin, an bhrioscáin (e.g. blas an bhrioscáin, the taste of the crisp)
- Genitive plural:
- brioscán, na mbrioscán (e.g. paicéad brioscán, a packet of crisps)
What does “brioscán” mean?
“Brioscán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crisp
- A thin, crunchy slice of fried potato or similar snack sold in packets.Also: potato crisp, chip, snack.
1 other meaning: crisp morsel
- 2crisp morsel
- Any small brittle or crunchy piece of food, such as crackling or a crunchy biscuit.Also: crunchy bit, crackling.
Other Irish words for crisp: briosc (crisp)
“Brioscán” with the article
The plural of crisp in Irish is brioscáin. Here is brioscán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brioscán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brioscán, the Irish word for crisp.
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Crisp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crisp?
The Irish for crisp is brioscán (pronounced “BRISS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brioscáin. Depending on context it can also mean crisp morsel.
How do you pronounce brioscán in Irish?
Brioscán is said like “BRISS-kawn” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪskɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of crisp in Irish?
The plural of brioscán is brioscáin; with the article, na brioscáin means “the crisps”. The genitive plural is brioscán, as in paicéad brioscán (a packet of crisps).
Does brioscán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brioscán can mean crisp or crisp morsel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brioscán change to bhrioscán or mbrioscán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brioscán becomes mo bhrioscán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrioscán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'brioscán' and 'sceallóg'?
A 'brioscán' is a crisp from a packet, while 'sceallóg' usually means a chip (French fry), as in 'iasc agus sceallóga'.
