HeyRuaHow to say “freckle” in Irish
- Irish:
- breicne
- English:
- freckle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BREK-nyuh” /ˈbʲɾʲɛcnʲə/
- Plural:
- breicní (freckles)
- Genitive singular:
- breicne, na breicne (e.g. méid na breicne, the size of the freckle)
- Genitive plural:
- breicní, na mbreicní (e.g. líon na mbreicní, the number of freckles)
What does “breicne” mean?
- freckle
- A small light-brown spot on the skin, often caused by the sun.Also: freckles, spot on the skin.
“Breicne” with the article
The plural of freckle in Irish is breicní. Here is breicne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breicne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breicne, the Irish word for freckle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Freckle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for freckle?
The Irish for freckle is breicne (pronounced “BREK-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is breicní.
How do you pronounce breicne in Irish?
Breicne is said like “BREK-nyuh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛcnʲə/).
What is the plural of freckle in Irish?
The plural of breicne is breicní; with the article, na breicní means “the freckles”. The genitive plural is breicní, as in líon na mbreicní (the number of freckles).
Why does breicne change to bhreicne or mbreicne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breicne becomes mo bhreicne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreicne (eclipsis).
What adjective describes a freckled person?
The adjective is 'breicneach', for example 'cailín breicneach', a freckled girl.
