Perception in Irish (Braistint): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for perception?

The Irish for perception is braistint (pronounced “BRASH-tchint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is braistintí. Depending on context it can also mean feeling.

Q: What is the plural of perception in Irish?

The plural of braistint is braistintí; with the article, na braistintí means “the perceptions”. The genitive plural is braistintí, as in anailís na mbraistintí (the analysis of perceptions).

Q: Does braistint have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braistint can mean perception or feeling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “perception” in Irish

Irish:: braistint
English:: perception, feeling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “BRASH-tchint” /bˠɾˠaʃtʲənʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: braistintí (perceptions)
Genitive singular:: braistinte, na braistinte (e.g. cumas na braistinte, the faculty of perception)
Genitive plural:: braistintí, na mbraistintí (e.g. anailís na mbraistintí, the analysis of perceptions)

What does “braistint” mean?

“Braistint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

perception: The act or faculty of perceiving or sensing something, especially through the senses.Also: sensing, awareness.

1 other meaning: feeling

2feeling: A sensation or feeling that one becomes aware of.Also: sensation, sense.

“Braistint” with the article

The plural of perception in Irish is braistintí. Here is braistint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bhraistint

the perception

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

na braistintí

the perceptions

Plural: no change after na

“Braistint” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using braistint, the Irish word for perception.

Is braistint láidir í sin.

That is a strong perception.

Bíonn an bhraistint difriúil ó dhuine go duine.

Perception differs from person to person.

Rinne siad staidéar ar chumas na braistinte.

They studied the faculty of perception.

Bhí braistintí aisteacha aige i rith na hoíche.

He had strange sensations during the night.

Ní raibh aon bhraistint i mo lámh.

There was no feeling in my hand.

Tá athrú tagtha ar mo bhraistint ar an scéal.

My perception of the matter has changed.

Cailleann daoine áirithe braistint sa tinneas sin.

Some people lose sensation in that illness.

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Perception in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for perception?

The Irish for perception is braistint (pronounced “BRASH-tchint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is braistintí. Depending on context it can also mean feeling.

How do you pronounce braistint in Irish?

Braistint is said like “BRASH-tchint” (IPA /bˠɾˠaʃtʲənʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of perception in Irish?

The plural of braistint is braistintí; with the article, na braistintí means “the perceptions”. The genitive plural is braistintí, as in anailís na mbraistintí (the analysis of perceptions).

Does braistint have more than one meaning?

Yes. Braistint can mean perception or feeling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does braistint change to bhraistint or mbraistint?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braistint becomes mo bhraistint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraistint (eclipsis).

How does 'braistint' differ from 'mothú'?

'Mothú' is the everyday word for feeling, while 'braistint' is more formal and often used for perception or sensation in a technical sense.

Perception in Irish (Braistint): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage