HeyRuaHow to say “stumble” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrthuisle
- English:
- stumble, slip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-hish-luh” /ˈbˠaːɾˠˌhɪʃlʲə/
- Plural:
- barrthuislí (stumbles)
- Genitive singular:
- barrthuisle, an bharrthuisle (e.g. de bharr an bharrthuisle, because of the stumble)
- Genitive plural:
- barrthuislí, na mbarrthuislí (e.g. líon na mbarrthuislí, the number of stumbles)
What does “barrthuisle” mean?
“Barrthuisle” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stumble
- A trip or stumble, when your foot catches on something and you nearly fall.Also: trip, false step, tripping.
“Barrthuisle” with the article
The plural of stumble in Irish is barrthuislí. Here is barrthuisle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barrthuisle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrthuisle, the Irish word for stumble.
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Stumble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stumble?
The Irish for stumble is barrthuisle (pronounced “BAWR-hish-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barrthuislí. Depending on context it can also mean slip.
How do you pronounce barrthuisle in Irish?
Barrthuisle is said like “BAWR-hish-luh” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠˌhɪʃlʲə/).
What is the plural of stumble in Irish?
The plural of barrthuisle is barrthuislí; with the article, na barrthuislí means “the stumbles”. The genitive plural is barrthuislí, as in líon na mbarrthuislí (the number of stumbles).
Does barrthuisle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Barrthuisle can mean stumble or slip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does barrthuisle change to bharrthuisle or mbarrthuisle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrthuisle becomes mo bharrthuisle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrthuisle (eclipsis).
How do you say 'I stumbled' with barrthuisle?
The usual idiom is 'Baineadh barrthuisle asam' or 'Bhain barrthuisle dom', literally a stumble was taken out of me.
What is the difference between barrthuisle and tuisle?
Both mean a stumble or trip; barrthuisle, from barr 'tip' and tuisle, suggests catching the toe and is the common word in the idiom.
