HeyRuaHow to say “smattering” in Irish
- Irish:
- breaceolas
- English:
- smattering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-oh-lus” /ˈbʲɾʲakoːləs/
- Genitive singular:
- breaceolais, an bhreaceolais (e.g. duine a bhfuil beagán breaceolais aige, a person with a bit of a smattering of knowledge)
What does “breaceolas” mean?
- smattering
- A slight, partial or superficial knowledge of something.Also: slight knowledge, superficial knowledge, basic knowledge, some knowledge.
“Breaceolas” with the article
Here is breaceolas after the article (an t-alt).
“Breaceolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breaceolas, the Irish word for smattering.
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Smattering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for smattering?
The Irish for smattering is breaceolas (pronounced “BRAK-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce breaceolas in Irish?
Breaceolas is said like “BRAK-oh-lus” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲakoːləs/).
Does breaceolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for breaceolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breaceolas change to bhreaceolas or mbreaceolas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breaceolas becomes mo bhreaceolas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreaceolas (eclipsis).
How do I say I have a little knowledge of something?
Use 'ar': 'Tá breaceolas agam ar an nGearmáinis' means I have a smattering of German.
How is 'breaceolas' different from 'eolas'?
'Eolas' is knowledge or information in general, while 'breaceolas' (from 'breac', speckled or partial) means only a patchy, superficial knowledge.
