HeyRuaHow to say “dream” in Irish
- Irish:
- brionglóid
- English:
- dream, daydream
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRING-glohd” /ˈbʲɾʲɪŋl̪ˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- brionglóidí (dreams)
- Genitive singular:
- brionglóide, na brionglóide (e.g. brí na brionglóide, the meaning of the dream)
- Genitive plural:
- brionglóidí, na mbrionglóidí (e.g. brí na mbrionglóidí, the meaning of the dreams)
What does “brionglóid” mean?
“Brionglóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dream
- A series of images and events experienced in the mind during sleep.Also: nightmare, vision.
1 other meaning: daydream
- 2daydream
- A pleasant fanciful thought or hope experienced while awake.Also: reverie, fancy, illusion.
Other Irish words for dream: aisling (dream), fís (vision), taibhreamh (dream)
“Brionglóid” with the article
The plural of dream in Irish is brionglóidí. Here is brionglóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brionglóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brionglóid, the Irish word for dream.
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Dream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dream?
The Irish for dream is brionglóid (pronounced “BRING-glohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is brionglóidí. Depending on context it can also mean daydream.
How do you pronounce brionglóid in Irish?
Brionglóid is said like “BRING-glohd” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɪŋl̪ˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of dream in Irish?
The plural of brionglóid is brionglóidí; with the article, na brionglóidí means “the dreams”. The genitive plural is brionglóidí, as in brí na mbrionglóidí (the meaning of the dreams).
Does brionglóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brionglóid can mean dream or daydream, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brionglóid change to bhrionglóid or mbrionglóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brionglóid becomes mo bhrionglóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrionglóid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between brionglóid and aisling?
Brionglóid is the everyday word for a dream in sleep, while aisling often means a vision or a poetic dream, as in the aisling poems.
How do I say I had a dream?
Say 'Bhí brionglóid agam', or use the verb: 'Rinne mé brionglóid'.
