HeyRuaHow to say “dependence” in Irish
- Irish:
- brath
- English:
- dependence, feeling, betrayal, expectation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- braith, to feel (ag brath, feeling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “brah” /bɾˠah/
- Genitive singular:
- braite, an bhraite (e.g. gníomh braite, an act of betrayal)
What does “brath” mean?
“Brath” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dependence
- Relying or depending on someone or something; verbal noun of the verb 'braith' used with 'ar'.Also: reliance, depending, relying.
3 other meanings: feeling or betrayal or expectation
- 2feeling
- The act of feeling, sensing or perceiving something; verbal noun of 'braith'.Also: perception, sensing, detection.
- 3betrayal
- The act of betraying or informing on someone, or spying; verbal noun of 'braith'.Also: spying, informing, treachery.
- 4expectation
- Expecting or intending to do something, as in 'ag brath ar imeacht'.Also: intention, intending.
Other Irish words for dependence: brath (reliance), spleáchas (dependence), tuilleamaí (dependence), andúil (addiction)
“Brath” as a verbal noun
After ag, brath means feeling: it is the verbal noun of the verb braith (to feel). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Brath” with the article
Here is brath after the article (an t-alt).
“Brath” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brath, the Irish word for dependence.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dependence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependence?
The Irish for dependence is brath (pronounced “brah”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean feeling or betrayal or expectation.
How do you pronounce brath in Irish?
Brath is said like “brah” (IPA /bɾˠah/).
Does brath have a plural?
No plural form is given for brath in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does brath have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brath can mean dependence, feeling, betrayal or expectation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Brath also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning reliance.
Why does brath change to bhrath or mbrath?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brath becomes mo bhrath (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrath (eclipsis).
How do I say 'it depends' in Irish?
Say 'Braitheann sé' or 'Tá sé ag brath', for example 'Tá sé ag brath ar an aimsir' (it depends on the weather).
