HeyRuaHow to say “liar” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagach
- English:
- liar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAY-guh-akh” /bʲɾʲeːɡəx/
- Plural:
- bréagaigh (liars)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagaigh, an bhréagaigh (e.g. scéal an bhréagaigh, the liar's story)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagach, na mbréagach (e.g. leithscéalta na mbréagach, the excuses of the liars)
What does “bréagach” mean?
- liar
- A person who tells lies; the noun use of 'bréagach', as in 'an bréagach' (the liar).Also: fibber, untruthful person.
Other Irish words for liar: bréagadóir (liar)
“Bréagach” with the article
The plural of liar in Irish is bréagaigh. Here is bréagach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagach, the Irish word for liar.
Other nouns in Irish
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Liar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liar?
The Irish for liar is bréagach (pronounced “BRAY-guh-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagaigh.
How do you pronounce bréagach in Irish?
Bréagach is said like “BRAY-guh-akh” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːɡəx/).
What is the plural of liar in Irish?
The plural of bréagach is bréagaigh; with the article, na bréagaigh means “the liars”. The genitive plural is bréagach, as in leithscéalta na mbréagach (the excuses of the liars).
Does bréagach have more than one meaning?
Bréagach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning false.
Why does bréagach change to bhréagach or mbréagach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagach becomes mo bhréagach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagach (eclipsis).
What is the more usual word for 'liar'?
'Bréagadóir' is the most common noun for a liar; 'bréagach' as a noun is a substantive use of the adjective.
