HeyRuaHow to say “hallucination” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagchéadfa
- English:
- hallucination
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAYG-khay-duh” /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡˌxeːd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bréagchéadfaí (hallucinations)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagchéadfa, na bréagchéadfa (e.g. cineál bréagchéadfa, a kind of hallucination)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagchéadfaí, na mbréagchéadfaí (e.g. cúis na mbréagchéadfaí, the cause of the hallucinations)
What does “bréagchéadfa” mean?
- hallucination
- A false perception of something that is not really there, seen, heard or felt by the mind.Also: false perception, illusion, delusion.
“Bréagchéadfa” with the article
The plural of hallucination in Irish is bréagchéadfaí. Here is bréagchéadfa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagchéadfa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagchéadfa, the Irish word for hallucination.
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Hallucination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hallucination?
The Irish for hallucination is bréagchéadfa (pronounced “BRAYG-khay-duh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bréagchéadfaí.
How do you pronounce bréagchéadfa in Irish?
Bréagchéadfa is said like “BRAYG-khay-duh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡˌxeːd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of hallucination in Irish?
The plural of bréagchéadfa is bréagchéadfaí; with the article, na bréagchéadfaí means “the hallucinations”. The genitive plural is bréagchéadfaí, as in cúis na mbréagchéadfaí (the cause of the hallucinations).
Why does bréagchéadfa change to bhréagchéadfa or mbréagchéadfa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagchéadfa becomes mo bhréagchéadfa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagchéadfa (eclipsis).
How is 'bréagchéadfa' built?
It combines 'bréag' (false) with 'céadfa' (sense, perception), so it literally means a false perception.
Is there a more everyday word for seeing things?
In everyday speech people often say 'speabhraídí' or 'seachmall' for delusions or seeing things, while 'bréagchéadfa' is the more technical term.
