HeyRuaHow to say “middle age” in Irish
- Irish:
- breacaois
- English:
- middle age
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-eesh” /ˈbʲɾʲakiːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- breacaoise, na breacaoise (e.g. fear breacaoise, a middle-aged man)
What does “breacaois” mean?
- middle age
- The period of life when a person is no longer young but not yet old.Also: middle-aged, later middle age.
Other Irish words for middle age: meánaois (middle age), bunaois (middle age)
“Breacaois” with the article
Here is breacaois after the article (an t-alt).
“Breacaois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breacaois, the Irish word for middle age.
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Middle age in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for middle age?
The Irish for middle age is breacaois (pronounced “BRAK-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breacaois in Irish?
Breacaois is said like “BRAK-eesh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲakiːʃ/).
Does breacaois have a plural?
No plural form is given for breacaois in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breacaois change to bhreacaois or mbreacaois?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breacaois becomes mo bhreacaois (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreacaois (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'breacaois' and 'meánaois'?
Both mean middle age; 'breacaois' is the traditional word, literally 'speckled age' from greying hair, while 'meánaois' is more neutral and also means the Middle Ages.
