HeyRuaHow to say “hug” in Irish
- Irish:
- barróg
- English:
- hug, hold, speech impediment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-ohg” /ˈbˠaɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- barróga (hugs)
- Genitive singular:
- barróige, na barróige (e.g. teas na barróige, the warmth of the hug)
- Genitive plural:
- barróg, na mbarróg (e.g. lán barróg, an armful of hugs)
What does “barróg” mean?
“Barróg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hug
- An act of putting your arms around someone and holding them close.Also: embrace, cuddle.
2 other meanings: hold or speech impediment
- 2hold
- A firm grip or hold, for example in wrestling.Also: grip, clasp.
- 3speech impediment
- A defect in speech, such as a lisp or difficulty pronouncing sounds.Also: lisp, speech defect.
“Barróg” with the article
The plural of hug in Irish is barróga. Here is barróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barróg, the Irish word for hug.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hug?
The Irish for hug is barróg (pronounced “BAR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is barróga. Depending on context it can also mean hold or speech impediment.
How do you pronounce barróg in Irish?
Barróg is said like “BAR-ohg” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of hug in Irish?
The plural of barróg is barróga; with the article, na barróga means “the hugs”. The genitive plural is barróg, as in lán barróg (an armful of hugs).
Does barróg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Barróg can mean hug, hold or speech impediment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does barróg change to bharróg or mbarróg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barróg becomes mo bharróg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarróg (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to hug someone' in Irish?
Say 'barróg a bhreith ar dhuine' or 'barróg a thabhairt do dhuine', e.g. Thug mé barróg di, I hugged her.
