HeyRuaHow to say “skewer” in Irish
- Irish:
- briogún
- English:
- skewer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brih-GOON” /bʲɾʲɪˈɡuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- briogúin (skewers)
- Genitive singular:
- briogúin, an bhriogúin (e.g. barr an bhriogúin, the tip of the skewer)
- Genitive plural:
- briogún, na mbriogún (e.g. bioranna na mbriogún, the points of the skewers)
What does “briogún” mean?
- skewer
- A long thin pointed piece of metal or wood used to hold meat or other food together while cooking.Also: spit, kebab stick, brochette.
“Briogún” with the article
The plural of skewer in Irish is briogúin. Here is briogún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Briogún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using briogún, the Irish word for skewer.
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Skewer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skewer?
The Irish for skewer is briogún (pronounced “brih-GOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is briogúin.
How do you pronounce briogún in Irish?
Briogún is said like “brih-GOON” (IPA /bʲɾʲɪˈɡuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of skewer in Irish?
The plural of briogún is briogúin; with the article, na briogúin means “the skewers”. The genitive plural is briogún, as in bioranna na mbriogún (the points of the skewers).
Why does briogún change to bhriogún or mbriogún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) briogún becomes mo bhriogún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbriogún (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'briogún' and 'bior'?
'Bior' is a general word for a spike, point or spit, while 'briogún' specifically means a skewer used in cooking.
