HeyRuaHow to say “stench” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréantas
- English:
- stench, rottenness, filth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAYN-tuss” /bʲɾʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bréantais, an bhréantais (e.g. boladh an bhréantais, the reek of the stench)
What does “bréantas” mean?
“Bréantas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stench
- A strong, foul, unpleasant smell.Also: stink, foul smell, bad smell.
2 other meanings: rottenness or filth
- 2rottenness
- The state of being rotten, putrid or decaying.Also: putridity, decay, rot.
- 3filth
- Foul, disgusting dirt or corruption.Also: foulness, dirt.
Other Irish words for stench: bréine (stench)
“Bréantas” with the article
Here is bréantas after the article (an t-alt).
“Bréantas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréantas, the Irish word for stench.
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Stench in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stench?
The Irish for stench is bréantas (pronounced “BRAYN-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rottenness or filth.
How do you pronounce bréantas in Irish?
Bréantas is said like “BRAYN-tuss” (IPA /bʲɾʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does bréantas have a plural?
No plural form is given for bréantas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bréantas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bréantas can mean stench, rottenness or filth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bréantas change to bhréantas or mbréantas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréantas becomes mo bhréantas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréantas (eclipsis).
How is bréantas different from boladh?
Boladh is any smell, good or bad, while bréantas is specifically a foul stench. You can also say drochbholadh for a bad smell.
