HeyRuaHow to say “occasional rain” in Irish
- Irish:
- breacbháisteach
- English:
- occasional rain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-vaash-tyukh” /ˈbʲɾʲakˌwaːʃtʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- breacbháistí, na breacbháistí (e.g. tréimhsí breacbháistí, periods of occasional rain)
What does “breacbháisteach” mean?
- occasional rain
- Light, scattered rain that falls now and then rather than steadily.Also: scattered showers, patchy rain, intermittent rain, drizzle.
“Breacbháisteach” with the article
Here is breacbháisteach after the article (an t-alt).
“Breacbháisteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breacbháisteach, the Irish word for occasional rain.
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Occasional rain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occasional rain?
The Irish for occasional rain is breacbháisteach (pronounced “BRAK-vaash-tyukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breacbháisteach in Irish?
Breacbháisteach is said like “BRAK-vaash-tyukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲakˌwaːʃtʲəx/).
Does breacbháisteach have a plural?
No plural form is given for breacbháisteach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breacbháisteach change to bhreacbháisteach or mbreacbháisteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breacbháisteach becomes mo bhreacbháisteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreacbháisteach (eclipsis).
How does 'breacbháisteach' differ from 'báisteach'?
'Báisteach' is rain in general, while 'breacbháisteach' means scattered or occasional rain; the prefix 'breac-' here means 'partial' or 'here and there'.
