Lying in Irish (Bréagadóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for lying?

The Irish for lying is bréagadóireacht (pronounced “BRAY-guh-doh-rakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “lying” in Irish

Irish:: bréagadóireacht
English:: lying
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BRAY-guh-doh-rakht” /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bréagadóireachta, na bréagadóireachta (e.g. cleachtadh na bréagadóireachta, the practice of lying)

What does “bréagadóireacht” mean?

lying: The habit or practice of telling lies.Also: mendacity, falsehood, untruthfulness.

Other Irish words for lying: luí (lying)

“Bréagadóireacht” with the article

Here is bréagadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhréagadóireacht

the lying

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bréagadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bréagadóireacht, the Irish word for lying.

Ní maith liom bréagadóireacht ar chor ar bith.

I don't like lying at all.

Tá an bhréagadóireacht ag milleadh an chairdis.

The lying is ruining the friendship.

Chuir sé deireadh lena bhréagadóireacht faoi dheireadh.

He finally put an end to his lying.

Bhí sí bréan de bhréagadóireacht na bpolaiteoirí.

She was sick of the politicians' lying.

Is peaca í an bhréagadóireacht, a dúirt an sagart.

Lying is a sin, said the priest.

Rugadh air ag bréagadóireacht arís.

He was caught lying again.

Níl aon mhaith sa bhréagadóireacht sin.

There's no good in that lying.

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Lying in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lying?

The Irish for lying is bréagadóireacht (pronounced “BRAY-guh-doh-rakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce bréagadóireacht in Irish?

Bréagadóireacht is said like “BRAY-guh-doh-rakht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does bréagadóireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for bréagadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does bréagadóireacht change to bhréagadóireacht or mbréagadóireacht?

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

How is 'bréagadóireacht' different from 'bréag'?

'Bréag' is a single lie, as in 'd'inis sé bréag', while 'bréagadóireacht' is the habit or practice of lying.

Lying in Irish (Bréagadóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage