Drop in Irish (Braon): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for drop?

The Irish for drop is braon (pronounced “breen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is braonta. Depending on context it can also mean drink or pus.

Q: What is the plural of drop in Irish?

The plural of braon is braonta; with the article, na braonta means “the drops”. The genitive plural is braonta, as in titim na mbraonta (the falling of the drops).

Q: Does braon have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braon can mean drop, drink or pus, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “drop” in Irish

Irish:: braon
English:: drop, drink, pus
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “breen” /bˠɾˠiːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: braonta (drops)
Genitive singular:: braoin, an bhraoin (e.g. lorg an bhraoin, the mark of the drop)
Genitive plural:: braonta, na mbraonta (e.g. titim na mbraonta, the falling of the drops)

What does “braon” mean?

“Braon” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

drop: A small amount of liquid that falls or forms in a round shape, or a small quantity of a drink.Also: droplet, drip, small amount of liquid.

2 other meanings: drink or pus

2drink: An alcoholic drink, as in having had a drop too much.Also: alcohol, dram, tipple.
3pus: Fluid that gathers in an infected wound or sore.Also: gathering, matter.

Other Irish words for drop: sil (drip), taoscán (small quantity)

“Braon” with the article

The plural of drop in Irish is braonta. Here is braon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an braon

the drop

No change after an

na braonta

the drops

Plural: no change after na

“Braon” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using braon, the Irish word for drop.

Tabhair dom braon uisce, le do thoil.

Give me a drop of water, please.

Tá braon ar bord ag an bhfear sin anocht.

That man has a drink taken tonight.

Thit an braon deireanach den bhainne ar an urlár.

The last drop of milk fell on the floor.

Bhí braonta báistí ar an bhfuinneog.

There were raindrops on the window.

Níl braon fágtha sa bhuidéal.

There isn't a drop left in the bottle.

Ar mhaith leat braon tae?

Would you like a drop of tea?

Chuir sé braon bainne ina chupán caife.

He put a drop of milk in his coffee.

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Drop in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for drop?

The Irish for drop is braon (pronounced “breen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is braonta. Depending on context it can also mean drink or pus.

How do you pronounce braon in Irish?

Braon is said like “breen” (IPA /bˠɾˠiːnˠ/).

What is the plural of drop in Irish?

The plural of braon is braonta; with the article, na braonta means “the drops”. The genitive plural is braonta, as in titim na mbraonta (the falling of the drops).

Does braon have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braon can mean drop, drink or pus, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does braon change to bhraon or mbraon?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braon becomes mo bhraon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraon (eclipsis).

What is the difference between braon and deoir?

Braon is a drop of any liquid, while deoir is mainly a tear, though 'deoir' can also mean a tiny drop, as in 'níl deoir ann'.

What does 'braon ar bord' mean?

'Tá braon ar bord aige' means he has drink taken, he is a bit tipsy.

Drop in Irish (Braon): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage