HeyRuaHow to say “toy” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagán
- English:
- toy, doll
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAY-gawn” /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bréagáin (toys)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagáin, an bhréagáin (e.g. úinéir an bhréagáin, the owner of the toy)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagán, na mbréagán (e.g. siopa bréagán, toy shop)
What does “bréagán” mean?
“Bréagán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- toy
- An object that children play with.Also: plaything, bauble, trinket.
1 other meaning: doll
- 2doll
- Figuratively, a pretty but frivolous person, especially a woman treated as a plaything.Also: pretty thing.
“Bréagán” with the article
The plural of toy in Irish is bréagáin. Here is bréagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagán, the Irish word for toy.
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Toy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toy?
The Irish for toy is bréagán (pronounced “BRAY-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagáin. Depending on context it can also mean doll.
How do you pronounce bréagán in Irish?
Bréagán is said like “BRAY-gawn” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of toy in Irish?
The plural of bréagán is bréagáin; with the article, na bréagáin means “the toys”. The genitive plural is bréagán, as in siopa bréagán (toy shop).
Does bréagán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bréagán can mean toy or doll, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bréagán change to bhréagán or mbréagán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagán becomes mo bhréagán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagán (eclipsis).
Is bréagán related to bréag, a lie?
Yes, bréagán comes from bréag, originally meaning a false or imitation thing, so a toy is a 'little sham'.
How do I say 'toy car' in Irish?
Use the genitive as an adjective: carr bréagáin, just as in traein bhréagáin for a toy train.
