Mashed potatoes in Irish (Brúitín): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mashed potatoes?

The Irish for mashed potatoes is brúitín (pronounced “broo-TCHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mash.

Q: Does brúitín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brúitín can mean mashed potatoes or mash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mashed potatoes” in Irish

Irish:: brúitín
English:: mashed potatoes, mash
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “broo-TCHEEN” /bˠɾˠuːˈtʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: brúitín, an bhrúitín (e.g. pláta brúitín, a plate of mashed potatoes)

What does “brúitín” mean?

“Brúitín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mashed potatoes: Potatoes that have been boiled and crushed into a soft mass, often with butter and milk.Also: mash, mashed potato, champ, colcannon.

1 other meaning: mash

2mash: Any soft, crushed mass of food or other material; pulp.Also: pulp, pap.

“Brúitín” with the article

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

an brúitín

the mashed potatoes

No change after an

“Brúitín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using brúitín, the Irish word for mashed potatoes.

Ba mhaith liom brúitín leis an iasc, le do thoil.

I'd like mashed potatoes with the fish, please.

Rinne mo mháthair brúitín don dinnéar.

My mother made mashed potatoes for dinner.

Tá an brúitín seo an-bhlasta.

This mash is very tasty.

Chuir sé im ar bharr an bhrúitín.

He put butter on top of the mashed potatoes.

Is breá le páistí brúitín agus ispíní.

Children love sausages and mash.

Bhí cnapáin sa bhrúitín.

There were lumps in the mashed potatoes.

Thug sí babhla mór brúitín dom.

She gave me a big bowl of mashed potatoes.

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Mashed potatoes in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mashed potatoes?

The Irish for mashed potatoes is brúitín (pronounced “broo-TCHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mash.

How do you pronounce brúitín in Irish?

Brúitín is said like “broo-TCHEEN” (IPA /bˠɾˠuːˈtʲiːnʲ/).

Does brúitín have a plural?

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

Does brúitín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Brúitín can mean mashed potatoes or mash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does brúitín change to bhrúitín or mbrúitín?

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

Is brúitín the same as colcannon or champ?

Brúitín is the general word for mashed potatoes, and in some areas it also means champ (mash with scallions). Colcannon, mash with cabbage or kale, is usually called cál ceannann.

Where does the word brúitín come from?

It comes from the verb brúigh, 'press, crush', so brúitín is literally something crushed.

Mashed potatoes in Irish (Brúitín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage