HeyRuaHow to say “judgement” in Irish
- Irish:
- bráth
- English:
- judgement, ever
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brawh” /bɾˠɑːh/
- Genitive singular:
- brátha, an bhrátha (e.g. lá an bhrátha, the day of judgement)
What does “bráth” mean?
“Bráth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- judgement
- Judgement, especially the Last Judgement at the end of the world; used mainly in set phrases.Also: doomsday, last judgement, judgement day.
1 other meaning: ever
- 2ever
- Used in the phrase 'go brách' (also 'go bráth') meaning forever, until the end of time.Also: forever, eternity, end of time.
“Bráth” with the article
Here is bráth after the article (an t-alt).
“Bráth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bráth, the Irish word for judgement.
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Judgement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for judgement?
The Irish for judgement is bráth (pronounced “brawh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ever.
How do you pronounce bráth in Irish?
Bráth is said like “brawh” (IPA /bɾˠɑːh/).
Does bráth have a plural?
No plural form is given for bráth in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bráth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bráth can mean judgement or ever, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bráth change to bhráth or mbráth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bráth becomes mo bhráth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbráth (eclipsis).
Is it 'go bráth' or 'go brách'?
Both are found and both mean 'forever'; 'go brách' is the common modern spelling of the phrase, while 'bráth' is the noun meaning judgement.
Does 'go bráth' mean 'never'?
Only with a negative verb: 'Ní fheicfidh mé go bráth é' means 'I will never see it'; on its own 'go bráth' means 'forever'.
