Kindling in Irish (Brosnach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for kindling?

The Irish for kindling is brosnach (pronounced “BROS-nukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is brosnacha. Depending on context it can also mean bundle of sticks.

Q: What is the plural of kindling in Irish?

The plural of brosnach is brosnacha; with the article, it is na brosnacha. The genitive plural is brosnach, as in ualach na mbrosnach (the load of the bundles of sticks).

Q: Does brosnach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brosnach can mean kindling or bundle of sticks, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “kindling” in Irish

Irish:: brosnach
English:: kindling, bundle of sticks
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BROS-nukh” /ˈbˠɾˠɔsˠn̪ˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: brosnacha
Genitive singular:: brosnaí, na brosnaí (e.g. ualach brosnaí, a load of kindling)
Genitive plural:: brosnach, na mbrosnach (e.g. ualach na mbrosnach, the load of the bundles of sticks)

What does “brosnach” mean?

“Brosnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

kindling: Small dry sticks and twigs gathered for lighting or feeding a fire.Also: firewood, brushwood, sticks, faggot.

1 other meaning: bundle of sticks

2bundle of sticks: A bundle or armful of firewood, such as one carried home on the back.Also: faggot, armful of firewood.

Other Irish words for kindling: fadú (kindling), brosna (kindling)

“Brosnach” with the article

The plural of kindling in Irish is brosnacha. Here is brosnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bhrosnach

the kindling

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

na brosnacha

the kindling (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Brosnach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using brosnach, the Irish word for kindling.

Chuaigh sé amach ag bailiú brosnaí sa choill.

He went out gathering kindling in the wood.

Cuir an bhrosnach ar an tine.

Put the kindling on the fire.

Tá brosnach thirim sa scioból.

There's dry kindling in the barn.

Thug sí brosnacha abhaile ar a droim.

She carried bundles of sticks home on her back.

Bhí mo bhrosnach fliuch tar éis na báistí.

My kindling was wet after the rain.

Las sé an tine le beagán brosnaí.

He lit the fire with a little kindling.

Bhí na páistí ag cnuasach brosnaí cois trá.

The children were collecting sticks along the shore.

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Kindling in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for kindling?

The Irish for kindling is brosnach (pronounced “BROS-nukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is brosnacha. Depending on context it can also mean bundle of sticks.

How do you pronounce brosnach in Irish?

Brosnach is said like “BROS-nukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠɔsˠn̪ˠəx/).

What is the plural of kindling in Irish?

The plural of brosnach is brosnacha; with the article, it is na brosnacha. The genitive plural is brosnach, as in ualach na mbrosnach (the load of the bundles of sticks).

Does brosnach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brosnach can mean kindling or bundle of sticks, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does brosnach change to bhrosnach or mbrosnach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brosnach becomes mo bhrosnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrosnach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between brosnach and connadh?

Connadh is firewood or fuel in general, while brosnach is specifically small sticks and twigs, kindling, or a bundle of them.

Kindling in Irish (Brosnach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage