HeyRuaHow to say “flag” in Irish
- Irish:
- bratach
- English:
- flag
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAH-tukh” /ˈbˠɾˠat̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- bratacha (flags)
- Genitive singular:
- brataí, na brataí (e.g. dathanna na brataí, the colours of the flag)
- Genitive plural:
- bratach, na mbratach (e.g. cuaillí na mbratach, the flagpoles)
What does “bratach” mean?
- flag
- A piece of cloth with a design or colours, used as a symbol of a country or group or for signalling.Also: banner, ensign, standard.
“Bratach” with the article
The plural of flag in Irish is bratacha. Here is bratach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bratach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bratach, the Irish word for flag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flag?
The Irish for flag is bratach (pronounced “BRAH-tukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bratacha.
How do you pronounce bratach in Irish?
Bratach is said like “BRAH-tukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠat̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of flag in Irish?
The plural of bratach is bratacha; with the article, na bratacha means “the flags”. The genitive plural is bratach, as in cuaillí na mbratach (the flagpoles).
Why does bratach change to bhratach or mbratach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bratach becomes mo bhratach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbratach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bratach and meirge?
Bratach is the everyday word for a flag; meirge usually means a banner or standard, often carried in processions or battle.
How do you say a flag is flying?
Say tá an bhratach ar foluain; to fly at half mast is ar leathchrann.
