HeyRuaHow to say “terrier” in Irish
- Irish:
- brocaire
- English:
- terrier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRUK-ur-eh” /ˈbɾˠɔkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- brocairí (terriers)
- Genitive singular:
- brocaire, an bhrocaire (e.g. coileán an bhrocaire, the terrier's pup)
- Genitive plural:
- brocairí, na mbrocairí (e.g. tafann na mbrocairí, the barking of the terriers)
What does “brocaire” mean?
- terrier
- A small, lively dog originally bred for hunting animals such as badgers, foxes and rats out of their burrows.Also: terrier dog, small hunting dog.
“Brocaire” with the article
The plural of terrier in Irish is brocairí. Here is brocaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brocaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brocaire, the Irish word for terrier.
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Terrier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terrier?
The Irish for terrier is brocaire (pronounced “BRUK-ur-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brocairí.
How do you pronounce brocaire in Irish?
Brocaire is said like “BRUK-ur-eh” (IPA /ˈbɾˠɔkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of terrier in Irish?
The plural of brocaire is brocairí; with the article, na brocairí means “the terriers”. The genitive plural is brocairí, as in tafann na mbrocairí (the barking of the terriers).
Why does brocaire change to bhrocaire or mbrocaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brocaire becomes mo bhrocaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrocaire (eclipsis).
Is 'brocaire' related to 'broc'?
Yes, 'brocaire' comes from 'broc' (badger), as terriers were used to hunt badgers.
