HeyRuaHow to say “skimmed milk” in Irish
- Irish:
- breacbhainne
- English:
- skimmed milk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-van-yuh” /ˈbʲɾʲakˌwanʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- breacbhainne, an bhreacbhainne (e.g. buidéal breacbhainne, a bottle of skimmed milk)
What does “breacbhainne” mean?
- skimmed milk
- Milk from which some or most of the cream has been removed.Also: skim milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed.
“Breacbhainne” with the article
Here is breacbhainne after the article (an t-alt).
an breacbhainne
the skimmed milk
No change after an
“Breacbhainne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breacbhainne, the Irish word for skimmed milk.
Ólaim breacbhainne gach maidin.
I drink skimmed milk every morning.
An bhfuil breacbhainne agat sa chuisneoir?
Do you have skimmed milk in the fridge?
Cheannaigh mé buidéal breacbhainne sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of skimmed milk in the shop.
Is fearr liom breacbhainne ná bainne lánuachtair.
I prefer skimmed milk to full-fat milk.
Chuir sí breacbhainne ina cuid tae.
She put skimmed milk in her tea.
Tá an breacbhainne níos saoire inniu.
The skimmed milk is cheaper today.
Bíonn níos lú saille sa bhreacbhainne.
There is less fat in skimmed milk.
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Skimmed milk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skimmed milk?
The Irish for skimmed milk is breacbhainne (pronounced “BRAK-van-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce breacbhainne in Irish?
Breacbhainne is said like “BRAK-van-yuh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲakˌwanʲə/).
Does breacbhainne have a plural?
No plural form is given for breacbhainne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breacbhainne change to bhreacbhainne or mbreacbhainne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breacbhainne becomes mo bhreacbhainne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreacbhainne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'breacbhainne' and 'bainne lán'?
'Breacbhainne' is skimmed milk with the cream removed, while 'bainne lán' (or 'bainne iomlán') is full-fat milk.
