HeyRuaHow to say “panties” in Irish
- Irish:
- brístín
- English:
- panties, shorts
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bree-SHTEEN” /bʲɾʲiːˈʃtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- brístíní (panties)
- Genitive singular:
- brístín, an bhrístín (e.g. dath an bhrístín, the colour of the knickers)
- Genitive plural:
- brístíní, na mbrístíní (e.g. pacáiste na mbrístíní, the pack of knickers)
What does “brístín” mean?
“Brístín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- panties
- A small undergarment worn on the lower body, especially by women and girls; often used in the plural.Also: knickers, briefs, underpants.
1 other meaning: shorts
- 2shorts
- Short trousers that end above the knee, a sense also listed in some dictionaries.Also: short trousers.
“Brístín” with the article
The plural of panties in Irish is brístíní. Here is brístín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brístín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brístín, the Irish word for panties.
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Panties in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for panties?
The Irish for panties is brístín (pronounced “bree-SHTEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brístíní. Depending on context it can also mean shorts.
How do you pronounce brístín in Irish?
Brístín is said like “bree-SHTEEN” (IPA /bʲɾʲiːˈʃtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of panties in Irish?
The plural of brístín is brístíní; with the article, na brístíní means “the panties”. The genitive plural is brístíní, as in pacáiste na mbrístíní (the pack of knickers).
Does brístín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brístín can mean panties or shorts, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brístín change to bhrístín or mbrístín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brístín becomes mo bhrístín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrístín (eclipsis).
How is brístín related to bríste?
Brístín is the diminutive of bríste (trousers), formed with the suffix -ín, so literally it means 'little trousers'.
