HeyRuaHow to say “observation” in Irish
- Irish:
- breathnóireacht
- English:
- observation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAN-oh-rukht” /ˈbʲɾʲanoːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- breathnóireachta, na breathnóireachta (e.g. cumas breathnóireachta, power of observation)
What does “breathnóireacht” mean?
- observation
- The act of watching or looking closely at something, especially to learn about it.Also: observing, watching, looking around.
“Breathnóireacht” with the article
Here is breathnóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Breathnóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breathnóireacht, the Irish word for observation.
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Observation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for observation?
The Irish for observation is breathnóireacht (pronounced “BRAN-oh-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breathnóireacht in Irish?
Breathnóireacht is said like “BRAN-oh-rukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲanoːɾʲəxt/).
Does breathnóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for breathnóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breathnóireacht change to bhreathnóireacht or mbreathnóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breathnóireacht becomes mo bhreathnóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreathnóireacht (eclipsis).
How does 'breathnóireacht' relate to 'breathnú'?
'Breathnú' is the verbal noun of 'breathnaigh' (look), while 'breathnóireacht' suggests continued or careful observing, as in 'ag breathnóireacht ar na réaltaí'.
