HeyRuaHow to say “disguise” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagriocht
- English:
- disguise
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAYG-rikht” /bʲɾʲeːɡɾˠɪxt/
- Plural:
- bréagriochtaí (disguises)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagreachta, an bhréagreachta (e.g. úsáid an bhréagreachta, the use of the disguise)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagriochtaí, na mbréagriochtaí (e.g. úsáid na mbréagriochtaí, the use of disguises)
What does “bréagriocht” mean?
- disguise
- A false appearance or outfit that someone puts on so that they will not be recognised.Also: false appearance, guise, camouflage.
“Bréagriocht” with the article
The plural of disguise in Irish is bréagriochtaí. Here is bréagriocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagriocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagriocht, the Irish word for disguise.
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Disguise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disguise?
The Irish for disguise is bréagriocht (pronounced “BRAYG-rikht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagriochtaí.
How do you pronounce bréagriocht in Irish?
Bréagriocht is said like “BRAYG-rikht” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːɡɾˠɪxt/).
What is the plural of disguise in Irish?
The plural of bréagriocht is bréagriochtaí; with the article, na bréagriochtaí means “the disguises”. The genitive plural is bréagriochtaí, as in úsáid na mbréagriochtaí (the use of disguises).
Why does bréagriocht change to bhréagriocht or mbréagriocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagriocht becomes mo bhréagriocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagriocht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in disguise' in Irish?
Use 'faoi bhréagriocht', for example 'Bhí sé faoi bhréagriocht', he was in disguise.
How is 'bréagriocht' related to 'riocht'?
'Riocht' means form or shape, and 'bréag' means false, so 'bréagriocht' is literally a false form, a disguise.
