HeyRuaHow to say “feeler” in Irish
- Irish:
- braiteog
- English:
- feeler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAT-yohg” /ˈbˠɾˠatʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- braiteoga (feelers)
- Genitive singular:
- braiteoige, na braiteoige (e.g. fad na braiteoige, the length of the feeler)
- Genitive plural:
- braiteog, na mbraiteog (e.g. feidhm na mbraiteog, the function of the feelers)
What does “braiteog” mean?
- feeler
- A thin movable organ on the head of an insect or similar creature, used for touching and sensing.Also: antenna, tentacle.
“Braiteog” with the article
The plural of feeler in Irish is braiteoga. Here is braiteog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Braiteog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braiteog, the Irish word for feeler.
Other nouns in Irish
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Feeler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feeler?
The Irish for feeler is braiteog (pronounced “BRAT-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is braiteoga.
How do you pronounce braiteog in Irish?
Braiteog is said like “BRAT-yohg” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠatʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of feeler in Irish?
The plural of braiteog is braiteoga; with the article, na braiteoga means “the feelers”. The genitive plural is braiteog, as in feidhm na mbraiteog (the function of the feelers).
Why does braiteog change to bhraiteog or mbraiteog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braiteog becomes mo bhraiteog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraiteog (eclipsis).
Is braiteog the same as braiteoir?
No: braiteog is a feeler on a creature, while braiteoir is a technical sensor or detector.
