HeyRuaHow to say “flagpole” in Irish
- Irish:
- bratchrann
- English:
- flagpole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAT-khrown” /ˈbˠɾˠat̪ˠˌxɾˠan̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bratchrainn (flagpoles)
- Genitive singular:
- bratchrainn, an bhratchrainn (e.g. barr an bhratchrainn, top of the flagpole)
- Genitive plural:
- bratchrann, na mbratchrann (e.g. bratacha na mbratchrann, the flags on the flagpoles)
What does “bratchrann” mean?
- flagpole
- A tall pole on which a flag is flown.Also: flagstaff, flag pole.
“Bratchrann” with the article
The plural of flagpole in Irish is bratchrainn. Here is bratchrann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bratchrann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bratchrann, the Irish word for flagpole.
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Flagpole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flagpole?
The Irish for flagpole is bratchrann (pronounced “BRAT-khrown”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bratchrainn.
How do you pronounce bratchrann in Irish?
Bratchrann is said like “BRAT-khrown” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠat̪ˠˌxɾˠan̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of flagpole in Irish?
The plural of bratchrann is bratchrainn; with the article, na bratchrainn means “the flagpoles”. The genitive plural is bratchrann, as in bratacha na mbratchrann (the flags on the flagpoles).
Why does bratchrann change to bhratchrann or mbratchrann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bratchrann becomes mo bhratchrann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbratchrann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bratchrann and bratach?
Bratach is the flag itself, while bratchrann is the pole it flies from.
