Mantle in Irish (Brat): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for mantle?

The Irish for mantle is brat (pronounced “brat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brait. Depending on context it can also mean covering or curtain or flag.

Q: What is the plural of mantle in Irish?

The plural of brat is brait; with the article, na brait means “the mantles”. The genitive plural is brat, as in imill na mbrat (the edges of the cloaks).

Q: Does brat have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brat can mean mantle, covering, curtain or flag, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mantle” in Irish

Irish:: brat
English:: mantle, covering, curtain, flag
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “brat” /bˠɾˠat̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: brait (mantles)
Genitive singular:: brait, an bhrait (e.g. imeall an bhrait, the edge of the cloak)
Genitive plural:: brat, na mbrat (e.g. imill na mbrat, the edges of the cloaks)

What does “brat” mean?

“Brat” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mantle: A loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, such as a cloak or cape.Also: cloak, cape, robe.

3 other meanings: covering or curtain or flag

2covering: A layer or sheet that covers something, such as a blanket of snow or a cloth.Also: layer, blanket, cover, coat.
3curtain: A piece of cloth hung to cover a window or a stage.Also: drape.
4flag: A banner or flag; in this use it is a variant of bratach.Also: banner.

Other Irish words for mantle: fallaing (cloak)

“Brat” with the article

The plural of mantle in Irish is brait. Here is brat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an brat

the mantle

No change after an

na brait

the mantles

Plural: no change after na

“Brat” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using brat, the Irish word for mantle.

Chaith sí brat dearg thar a guaillí.

She threw a red cloak over her shoulders.

Bhí brat sneachta ar an talamh ar maidin.

There was a blanket of snow on the ground this morning.

Tarraing an brat, tá an ghrian i mo shúile.

Pull the curtain, the sun is in my eyes.

Cuir an brat boird ar an mbord, le do thoil.

Put the tablecloth on the table, please.

Tá dath an bhrait ag dul i léig.

The colour of the curtain is fading.

Chrochamar brait nua sna fuinneoga go léir.

We hung new curtains in all the windows.

Rinne sí cros agus brat Bhríde don fhéile.

She made a cross and a Brigid's mantle for the feast.

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Mantle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mantle?

The Irish for mantle is brat (pronounced “brat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brait. Depending on context it can also mean covering or curtain or flag.

How do you pronounce brat in Irish?

Brat is said like “brat” (IPA /bˠɾˠat̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of mantle in Irish?

The plural of brat is brait; with the article, na brait means “the mantles”. The genitive plural is brat, as in imill na mbrat (the edges of the cloaks).

Does brat have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brat can mean mantle, covering, curtain or flag, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does brat change to bhrat or mbrat?

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

What is the difference between brat and bratach?

Brat usually means a cloak, covering or curtain, while bratach is the normal word for a flag. Brat can mean flag in literary use, but learners should use bratach.

Is brat the usual word for a window curtain?

Both brat and cuirtín are used for curtain; cuirtín is very common in speech, while brat also covers stage curtains and coverings in general.

Mantle in Irish (Brat): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage