HeyRuaHow to say “falsity” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréige
- English:
- falsity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAY-guh” /bʲɾʲeːɟə/
- Genitive singular:
- bréige, na bréige (e.g. fianaise bhréige, false evidence)
What does “bréige” mean?
- falsity
- The quality of being false or fake; used mostly after another noun to mean 'false', 'fake' or 'artificial'.Also: falseness, fake, false, artificial, sham.
“Bréige” with the article
Here is bréige after the article (an t-alt).
“Bréige” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréige, the Irish word for falsity.
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Falsity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for falsity?
The Irish for falsity is bréige (pronounced “BRAY-guh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bréige in Irish?
Bréige is said like “BRAY-guh” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːɟə/).
Does bréige have a plural?
No plural form is given for bréige in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bréige change to bhréige or mbréige?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréige becomes mo bhréige (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréige (eclipsis).
How is 'bréige' related to 'bréag'?
'Bréige' is closely linked to 'bréag' (a lie) and is also its genitive form; in phrases like 'fiacla bréige' it works like the English adjective 'false'.
Why is it sometimes written 'bhréige'?
After a feminine singular noun it is lenited, as in 'gruaig bhréige' (a wig) or 'fianaise bhréige' (false evidence).
