HeyRuaHow to say “sheet” in Irish
- Irish:
- braillín
- English:
- sheet, sheet (of material)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAL-yeen” /ˈbˠɾˠalʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- braillíní (sheets)
- Genitive singular:
- braillíne, na braillíne (e.g. dath na braillíne, the colour of the sheet)
- Genitive plural:
- braillíní, na mbraillíní (e.g. cófra braillíní, a linen cupboard (a press of sheets))
What does “braillín” mean?
“Braillín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sheet
- A large piece of cloth used on a bed, lying under or over the person sleeping.Also: bedsheet, bed sheet, bed linen.
1 other meaning: sheet (of material)
- 2sheet (of material)
- A broad flat covering of cloth or similar material, such as a sheet used to cover something.Also: sheet, cloth sheet, covering.
“Braillín” with the article
The plural of sheet in Irish is braillíní. Here is braillín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Braillín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using braillín, the Irish word for sheet.
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Sheet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sheet?
The Irish for sheet is braillín (pronounced “BRAL-yeen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is braillíní. Depending on context it can also mean sheet (of material).
How do you pronounce braillín in Irish?
Braillín is said like “BRAL-yeen” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠalʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of sheet in Irish?
The plural of braillín is braillíní; with the article, na braillíní means “the sheets”. The genitive plural is braillíní, as in cófra braillíní (a linen cupboard (a press of sheets)).
Does braillín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Braillín can mean sheet or sheet (of material), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does braillín change to bhraillín or mbraillín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) braillín becomes mo bhraillín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbraillín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'braillín' and 'pluid'?
A 'braillín' is a thin cotton sheet, while a 'pluid' is a heavier blanket put on top for warmth.
Can 'braillín' mean a sheet of paper?
No, a sheet of paper is 'leathanach' or 'bileog'; 'braillín' is a cloth sheet.
