HeyRuaHow to say “masher” in Irish
- Irish:
- brúiteoir
- English:
- masher, crusher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BROO-tchor” /ˈbɾˠuːtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- brúiteoirí (mashers)
- Genitive singular:
- brúiteora, an bhrúiteora (e.g. cos an bhrúiteora, the handle of the masher)
- Genitive plural:
- brúiteoirí, na mbrúiteoirí (e.g. praghas na mbrúiteoirí, the price of the mashers)
What does “brúiteoir” mean?
“Brúiteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- masher
- A kitchen utensil used to crush cooked food such as potatoes into a soft mass.Also: potato masher, crusher, pounder.
1 other meaning: crusher
- 2crusher
- A person or machine that crushes or pounds something.Also: pounder, presser.
“Brúiteoir” with the article
The plural of masher in Irish is brúiteoirí. Here is brúiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brúiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brúiteoir, the Irish word for masher.
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Masher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for masher?
The Irish for masher is brúiteoir (pronounced “BROO-tchor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brúiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean crusher.
How do you pronounce brúiteoir in Irish?
Brúiteoir is said like “BROO-tchor” (IPA /ˈbɾˠuːtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of masher in Irish?
The plural of brúiteoir is brúiteoirí; with the article, na brúiteoirí means “the mashers”. The genitive plural is brúiteoirí, as in praghas na mbrúiteoirí (the price of the mashers).
Does brúiteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brúiteoir can mean masher or crusher, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brúiteoir change to bhrúiteoir or mbrúiteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brúiteoir becomes mo bhrúiteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrúiteoir (eclipsis).
How is brúiteoir related to brúitín?
Both come from the verb brúigh, to crush: brúiteoir is the tool and brúitín is the mashed potato you make with it.
