Rash in Irish (Bruth): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for rash?

The Irish for rash is bruth (pronounced “bruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bruthanna. Depending on context it can also mean heat or nap or surf.

Q: What is the plural of rash in Irish?

The plural of bruth is bruthanna; with the article, na bruthanna means “the rashes”. The genitive plural is bruthanna, as in leigheas na mbruthanna (the cure for the rashes).

Q: Does bruth have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bruth can mean rash, heat, nap or surf, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “rash” in Irish

Irish:: bruth
English:: rash, heat, nap, surf
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “bruh” /bˠɾˠʊh/

Various forms

Plural:: bruthanna (rashes)
Genitive singular:: brutha, an bhrutha (e.g. leigheas an bhrutha, the cure for the rash)
Genitive plural:: bruthanna, na mbruthanna (e.g. leigheas na mbruthanna, the cure for the rashes)

What does “bruth” mean?

“Bruth” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

rash: An outbreak of red spots or blotches on the skin.Also: eruption, heat rash, skin rash.

3 other meanings: heat or nap or surf

2heat: Great heat or glow, as of fire or of strong feeling.Also: glow, fervour.
3nap: The raised fibres or fluffy surface on cloth.Also: pile, fluff.
4surf: The foam and broken water of waves on the shore.Also: foam, spray.

Other Irish words for rash: rais (rash)

“Bruth” with the article

The plural of rash in Irish is bruthanna. Here is bruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bruth

the rash

No change after an

na bruthanna

the rashes

Plural: no change after na

“Bruth” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bruth, the Irish word for rash.

Tá bruth ar a lámha.

There's a rash on his hands.

Tháinig bruth ar an leanbh aréir.

The baby came out in a rash last night.

Chuir an dochtúir uachtar ar an mbruth.

The doctor put cream on the rash.

Níl aon fhaoiseamh ón mbruth seo.

There's no relief from this rash.

Bíonn bruthanna ar pháistí go minic.

Children often get rashes.

Tá dath dearg an bhrutha imithe anois.

The red colour of the rash is gone now.

Bhí bruth ar m'aghaidh tar éis na gréine.

I had a rash on my face after the sun.

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Rash in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rash?

The Irish for rash is bruth (pronounced “bruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bruthanna. Depending on context it can also mean heat or nap or surf.

How do you pronounce bruth in Irish?

Bruth is said like “bruh” (IPA /bˠɾˠʊh/).

What is the plural of rash in Irish?

The plural of bruth is bruthanna; with the article, na bruthanna means “the rashes”. The genitive plural is bruthanna, as in leigheas na mbruthanna (the cure for the rashes).

Does bruth have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bruth can mean rash, heat, nap or surf, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bruth change to bhruth or mbruth?

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

What is the difference between 'bruth' and 'gríos'?

Both can mean a skin rash; 'gríos' also means embers or a flush, while 'bruth' is the usual medical word for a rash, as in 'bruth teasa'.

Rash in Irish (Bruth): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage