HeyRuaHow to say “harrow” in Irish
- Irish:
- bráca
- English:
- harrow, distress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAW-kuh” /ˈbˠɾˠaːkə/
- Plural:
- brácaí (harrows)
- Genitive singular:
- bráca, an bhráca (e.g. fiacla an bhráca, the teeth of the harrow)
- Genitive plural:
- brácaí, na mbrácaí (e.g. díoltóir na mbrácaí, the harrow seller)
What does “bráca” mean?
“Bráca” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harrow
- A farm implement dragged over ploughed land to break up and level the soil.Also: farm harrow, drag.
1 other meaning: distress
- 2distress
- Hardship, wear and tear, or trouble that wears a person down.Also: hardship, wear and tear, harassment.
“Bráca” with the article
The plural of harrow in Irish is brácaí. Here is bráca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bráca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bráca, the Irish word for harrow.
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Harrow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harrow?
The Irish for harrow is bráca (pronounced “BRAW-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brácaí. Depending on context it can also mean distress.
How do you pronounce bráca in Irish?
Bráca is said like “BRAW-kuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠaːkə/).
What is the plural of harrow in Irish?
The plural of bráca is brácaí; with the article, na brácaí means “the harrows”. The genitive plural is brácaí, as in díoltóir na mbrácaí (the harrow seller).
Does bráca have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bráca can mean harrow or distress, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bráca change to bhráca or mbráca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bráca becomes mo bhráca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbráca (eclipsis).
What is the verb related to 'bráca'?
The verb is 'brácáil', to harrow, and 'ag brácáil' means harrowing.
