HeyRuaHow to say “presentation” in Irish
- Irish:
- bronnadh
- English:
- presentation, conferring, donation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bronn, to present (ag bronnadh, presenting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRUN-uh” /ˈbˠɾˠʊn̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- bronntaí (presentations)
- Genitive singular:
- bronnta, an bhronnta (e.g. searmanas an bhronnta, the presentation ceremony)
- Genitive plural:
- bronntaí, na mbronntaí (e.g. searmanais na mbronntaí, the presentation ceremonies)
What does “bronnadh” mean?
“Bronnadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- presentation
- The act of giving or presenting something, such as a prize or gift; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'bronn' (bestow, present).Also: bestowal, awarding, granting, conferring.
2 other meanings: conferring or donation
- 2conferring
- The formal awarding of a degree, honour or title, as at a graduation ceremony.Also: conferral, conferment, graduation.
- 3donation
- The giving of something such as blood or an organ for the benefit of others.Also: donating.
“Bronnadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, bronnadh means presenting: it is the verbal noun of the verb bronn (to present). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bronnadh” with the article
The plural of presentation in Irish is bronntaí. Here is bronnadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bronnadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bronnadh, the Irish word for presentation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Presentation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for presentation?
The Irish for presentation is bronnadh (pronounced “BRUN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bronntaí. Depending on context it can also mean conferring or donation.
How do you pronounce bronnadh in Irish?
Bronnadh is said like “BRUN-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠʊn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of presentation in Irish?
The plural of bronnadh is bronntaí; with the article, na bronntaí means “the presentations”. The genitive plural is bronntaí, as in searmanais na mbronntaí (the presentation ceremonies).
Does bronnadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bronnadh can mean presentation, conferring or donation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bronnadh change to bhronnadh or mbronnadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bronnadh becomes mo bhronnadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbronnadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bronnadh' and 'bronntanas'?
'Bronnadh' is the act of presenting or conferring, while 'bronntanas' is the gift itself.
How do I say something was presented to someone?
Use 'bronn ar': 'Bronnadh duais uirthi' means 'A prize was presented to her'.
