HeyRuaHow to say “shipwreck” in Irish
- Irish:
- longbhriseadh
- English:
- shipwreck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LONG-vrish-oo” /ˈl̪ˠɔŋɡˌvʲɾʲɪʃə/
- Plural:
- longbhriseachta (shipwrecks)
- Genitive singular:
- longbhriste, an longbhriste (e.g. scéal an longbhriste, the story of the shipwreck)
- Genitive plural:
- longbhriseachta, na longbhriseachta (e.g. suíomh na longbhriseachta, the site of the shipwrecks)
What does “longbhriseadh” mean?
- shipwreck
- The wrecking or loss of a ship at sea, for example on rocks or in a storm.Also: wreck, wreck of a ship, shipwrecking.
“Longbhriseadh” with the article
The plural of shipwreck in Irish is longbhriseachta. Here is longbhriseadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Longbhriseadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using longbhriseadh, the Irish word for shipwreck.
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Shipwreck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shipwreck?
The Irish for shipwreck is longbhriseadh (pronounced “LONG-vrish-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is longbhriseachta.
How do you pronounce longbhriseadh in Irish?
Longbhriseadh is said like “LONG-vrish-oo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔŋɡˌvʲɾʲɪʃə/).
What is the plural of shipwreck in Irish?
The plural of longbhriseadh is longbhriseachta; with the article, na longbhriseachta means “the shipwrecks”. The genitive plural is longbhriseachta, as in suíomh na longbhriseachta (the site of the shipwrecks).
What is the difference between longbhriseadh and raic?
Longbhriseadh is the event of a ship being wrecked, while raic usually means wreckage or goods washed ashore from a wreck.
