HeyRuaHow to say “Welsh” in Irish
- Irish:
- Breatnais
- English:
- Welsh
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAT-nish” /ˈbʲɾʲatnˠəʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- Breatnaise, na Breatnaise (e.g. foclóir Breatnaise, a Welsh dictionary)
What does “Breatnais” mean?
- Welsh
- The Celtic language spoken in Wales.Also: Welsh language, Cymraeg.
“Breatnais” with the article
Here is Breatnais after the article (an t-alt).
“Breatnais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Breatnais, the Irish word for Welsh.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Welsh in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Welsh?
The Irish for Welsh is Breatnais (pronounced “BRAT-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Breatnais in Irish?
Breatnais is said like “BRAT-nish” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲatnˠəʃ/).
Does Breatnais have a plural?
No. Breatnais is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Breatnais change to Bhreatnais or mBreatnais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Breatnais becomes mo Bhreatnais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBreatnais (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Breatnais and Breatnach?
Breatnais is the Welsh language, while Breatnach means a Welsh person or, as an adjective, Welsh. 'An Bhreatain Bheag' is Wales itself.
Do I use the article with Breatnais?
Yes, as with other languages it often takes the article: 'an Bhreatnais', e.g. 'Tá an Bhreatnais deacair'. After verbs of speaking it is usually bare: 'Labhraíonn sé Breatnais'.
