HeyRuaHow to say “malt” in Irish
- Irish:
- braich
- English:
- malt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brakh” /bˠɾˠaç/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- braiche, na braiche (e.g. boladh na braiche, the smell of the malt)
What does “braich” mean?
- malt
- Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, allowed to sprout and then dried, used in brewing and distilling.Also: malted grain, malted barley.
“Braich” with the article
Here is braich after the article (an t-alt).
an bhraich
the malt
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Braich” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braich, the Irish word for malt.
Déantar fuisce as braich agus uisce.
Whiskey is made from malt and water.
Bhí an bhraich ag triomú san áith.
The malt was drying in the kiln.
Cheannaigh an grúdaire mála braiche inné.
The brewer bought a bag of malt yesterday.
Tá blas láidir braiche ar an mbeoir seo.
This beer has a strong taste of malt.
Cuir an bhraich sa phota anois.
Put the malt in the pot now.
Is as eorna a dhéantar an chuid is mó den bhraich.
Most malt is made from barley.
Bhí boladh na braiche ar fud na drioglainne.
The smell of the malt was all over the distillery.
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Malt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for malt?
The Irish for malt is braich (pronounced “brakh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce braich in Irish?
Braich is said like “brakh” (IPA /bˠɾˠaç/).
Does braich have a plural?
No plural form is given for braich in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does braich change to bhraich or mbraich?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braich becomes mo bhraich (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraich (eclipsis).
Is 'braich' related to 'brachadh'?
Yes, 'brachadh' (fermenting) and the verb 'brach' are linked to the idea of malting and fermentation, while 'braich' is the malt itself.
