HeyRuaHow to say “speckling” in Irish
- Irish:
- breacadh
- English:
- speckling, dawn, jotting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- breac, to speckle (ag breacadh, speckling)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAK-oo” /bʲɾʲakə/
- Genitive singular:
- breacaidh, an bhreacaidh (e.g. am an bhreacaidh, the time of speckling)
What does “breacadh” mean?
“Breacadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- speckling
- The verbal noun of 'breac', the act of speckling, dappling or marking something with spots.Also: dappling, spotting, variegation.
2 other meanings: dawn or jotting
- 2dawn
- In the phrase 'breacadh an lae', the first light of day when the sky begins to brighten.Also: daybreak, break of day, first light.
- 3jotting
- The act of writing something down roughly or covering a page with writing, the verbal noun of 'breac'.Also: writing down, scribbling, noting.
“Breacadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, breacadh means speckling: it is the verbal noun of the verb breac (to speckle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Breacadh” with the article
Here is breacadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Breacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breacadh, the Irish word for speckling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Speckling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speckling?
The Irish for speckling is breacadh (pronounced “BRAK-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dawn or jotting.
How do you pronounce breacadh in Irish?
Breacadh is said like “BRAK-oo” (IPA /bʲɾʲakə/).
Does breacadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for breacadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does breacadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Breacadh can mean speckling, dawn or jotting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does breacadh change to bhreacadh or mbreacadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breacadh becomes mo bhreacadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreacadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'at dawn' in Irish?
Say 'le breacadh an lae' or 'ar bhreacadh an lae'. 'Fáinne an lae' is a common synonym.
