HeyRuaHow to say “homespun cloth” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréidín
- English:
- homespun cloth, small cloth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAY-deen” /bʲɾʲeːdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- bréidíní (homespun cloths)
- Genitive singular:
- bréidín, an bhréidín (e.g. culaith bhréidín, a tweed suit)
- Genitive plural:
- bréidíní, na mbréidíní (e.g. díoltóir na mbréidíní, the seller of the tweeds)
What does “bréidín” mean?
“Bréidín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- homespun cloth
- A coarse woollen cloth woven by hand, especially traditional Irish tweed.Also: tweed, frieze, homespun, woollen cloth.
1 other meaning: small cloth
- 2small cloth
- A small piece of cloth, such as a kerchief or a light covering.Also: kerchief, rag, piece of cloth.
“Bréidín” with the article
The plural of homespun cloth in Irish is bréidíní. Here is bréidín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréidín, the Irish word for homespun cloth.
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Homespun cloth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homespun cloth?
The Irish for homespun cloth is bréidín (pronounced “BRAY-deen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréidíní. Depending on context it can also mean small cloth.
How do you pronounce bréidín in Irish?
Bréidín is said like “BRAY-deen” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of homespun cloth in Irish?
The plural of bréidín is bréidíní; with the article, na bréidíní means “the homespun cloths”. The genitive plural is bréidíní, as in díoltóir na mbréidíní (the seller of the tweeds).
Does bréidín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bréidín can mean homespun cloth or small cloth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bréidín change to bhréidín or mbréidín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréidín becomes mo bhréidín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréidín (eclipsis).
How is bréidín related to bréid?
Bréidín is the diminutive of bréid, 'frieze, cloth', so it originally meant a small piece of cloth; today it usually means homespun tweed.
