HeyRuaHow to say “droplet” in Irish
- Irish:
- braoinín
- English:
- droplet, drop of drink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BREE-neen” /ˈbˠɾˠiːnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- braoiníní (droplets)
- Genitive singular:
- braoinín, an bhraoinín (e.g. méid an bhraoinín, the size of the droplet)
- Genitive plural:
- braoiníní, na mbraoiníní (e.g. méid na mbraoiníní, the size of the droplets)
What does “braoinín” mean?
“Braoinín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- droplet
- A very small drop of liquid; the diminutive of 'braon'.Also: little drop, small drop, drop.
1 other meaning: drop of drink
- 2drop of drink
- A small amount of a drink, often alcohol, as in a little drop of whiskey or tea.Also: little drink, tipple, small amount.
Other Irish words for droplet: braon (drop)
“Braoinín” with the article
The plural of droplet in Irish is braoiníní. Here is braoinín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Braoinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braoinín, the Irish word for droplet.
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Droplet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for droplet?
The Irish for droplet is braoinín (pronounced “BREE-neen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is braoiníní. Depending on context it can also mean drop of drink.
How do you pronounce braoinín in Irish?
Braoinín is said like “BREE-neen” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠiːnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of droplet in Irish?
The plural of braoinín is braoiníní; with the article, na braoiníní means “the droplets”. The genitive plural is braoiníní, as in méid na mbraoiníní (the size of the droplets).
Does braoinín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Braoinín can mean droplet or drop of drink, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does braoinín change to bhraoinín or mbraoinín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braoinín becomes mo bhraoinín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraoinín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'braon' and 'braoinín'?
'Braon' means a drop, and 'braoinín' is its diminutive, a little drop or droplet. 'Braoinín' is often used warmly when offering a drink, as in 'braoinín tae'.
