HeyRuaHow to say “liar” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagadóir
- English:
- liar, cajoler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAY-guh-doer” /bʲɾʲeːɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bréagadóirí (liars)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagadóra, an bhréagadóra (e.g. scéal an bhréagadóra, the liar's story)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagadóirí, na mbréagadóirí (e.g. cleasanna na mbréagadóirí, the tricks of the liars)
What does “bréagadóir” mean?
“Bréagadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liar
- A person who tells lies or deceives others.Also: deceiver, fibber.
1 other meaning: cajoler
- 2cajoler
- A person who coaxes or flatters someone to get what they want.Also: wheedler, coaxer, flatterer.
“Bréagadóir” with the article
The plural of liar in Irish is bréagadóirí. Here is bréagadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagadóir, the Irish word for liar.
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Liar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liar?
The Irish for liar is bréagadóir (pronounced “BRAY-guh-doer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagadóirí. Depending on context it can also mean cajoler.
How do you pronounce bréagadóir in Irish?
Bréagadóir is said like “BRAY-guh-doer” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of liar in Irish?
The plural of bréagadóir is bréagadóirí; with the article, na bréagadóirí means “the liars”. The genitive plural is bréagadóirí, as in cleasanna na mbréagadóirí (the tricks of the liars).
Does bréagadóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bréagadóir can mean liar or cajoler, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bréagadóir change to bhréagadóir or mbréagadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagadóir becomes mo bhréagadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagadóir (eclipsis).
How is bréagadóir related to bréag?
Bréagadóir comes from bréag, 'a lie', with the agent suffix -óir, so it means 'one who lies'. To tell a lie is 'bréag a insint'.
Does bréagadóir only mean liar?
Mostly yes, but it can also mean a coaxer or flatterer, linked to the verb bréag, 'to coax, cajole'.
