HeyRuaHow to say “present” in Irish
- Irish:
- bronntanas
- English:
- present, bestowal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROWN-tuh-nuss” /ˈbˠɾˠəun̪ˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- bronntanais (presents)
- Genitive singular:
- bronntanais, an bhronntanais (e.g. luach an bhronntanais, the value of the present)
- Genitive plural:
- bronntanas, na mbronntanas (e.g. oscailt na mbronntanas, the opening of the presents)
What does “bronntanas” mean?
“Bronntanas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- present
- Something given to someone without payment, for example on a birthday or at Christmas.Also: gift, birthday present, Christmas present.
“Bronntanas” with the article
The plural of present in Irish is bronntanais. Here is bronntanas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bronntanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bronntanas, the Irish word for present.
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Present in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for present?
The Irish for present is bronntanas (pronounced “BROWN-tuh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bronntanais. Depending on context it can also mean bestowal.
How do you pronounce bronntanas in Irish?
Bronntanas is said like “BROWN-tuh-nuss” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠəun̪ˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of present in Irish?
The plural of bronntanas is bronntanais; with the article, na bronntanais means “the presents”. The genitive plural is bronntanas, as in oscailt na mbronntanas (the opening of the presents).
Does bronntanas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bronntanas can mean present or bestowal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bronntanas change to bhronntanas or mbronntanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bronntanas becomes mo bhronntanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbronntanas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bronntanas' and 'féirín'?
Both mean a present; 'bronntanas' is the general word, while 'féirín' suggests a small gift or keepsake.
How do I say 'as a present'?
Use 'mar bhronntanas', with lenition after 'mar': Fuair mé leabhar mar bhronntanas.
