HeyRuaHow to say “kindling” in Irish
- Irish:
- brosna
- English:
- kindling, bundle of sticks
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRUS-nuh” /ˈbˠɾˠɔsˠn̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- brosna, an bhrosna (e.g. ualach brosna, a load of kindling)
What does “brosna” mean?
“Brosna” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- kindling
- Dry twigs and small broken sticks gathered for lighting or feeding a fire.Also: firewood, brushwood, dry twigs, faggot.
“Brosna” with the article
Here is brosna after the article (an t-alt).
“Brosna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brosna, the Irish word for kindling.
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Kindling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kindling?
The Irish for kindling is brosna (pronounced “BRUS-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bundle of sticks.
How do you pronounce brosna in Irish?
Brosna is said like “BRUS-nuh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠɔsˠn̪ˠə/).
Does brosna have a plural?
No plural form is given for brosna in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does brosna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brosna can mean kindling or bundle of sticks, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brosna change to bhrosna or mbrosna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brosna becomes mo bhrosna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrosna (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'brosna' and 'connadh'?
'Connadh' is firewood in general, while 'brosna' is specifically small dry sticks and twigs, the kind used as kindling.
