HeyRuaHow to say “Welshman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Breatnach
- English:
- Welshman, Walsh
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAT-nukh” /ˈbʲɾʲat̪ˠn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Breatnaigh (Welshmen)
- Genitive singular:
- Breatnaigh, an Bhreatnaigh (e.g. teach an Bhreatnaigh, the Welshman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Breatnach, na mBreatnach (e.g. teanga na mBreatnach, the language of the Welsh)
What does “Breatnach” mean?
“Breatnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Welshman
- A person from Wales or of Welsh descent.Also: Welsh person, welshwoman, native of Wales.
1 other meaning: Walsh
- 2Walsh
- Breatnach is also a common Irish surname, the Irish form of the name Walsh.Also: Walsh family, surname Walsh.
“Breatnach” with the article
The plural of Welshman in Irish is Breatnaigh. Here is Breatnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breatnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Breatnach, the Irish word for Welshman.
Other nouns in Irish
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Welshman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Welshman?
The Irish for Welshman is Breatnach (pronounced “BRAT-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Breatnaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Walsh.
How do you pronounce Breatnach in Irish?
Breatnach is said like “BRAT-nukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲat̪ˠn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Welshman in Irish?
The plural of Breatnach is Breatnaigh; with the article, na Breatnaigh means “the Welshmen”. The genitive plural is Breatnach, as in teanga na mBreatnach (the language of the Welsh).
Does Breatnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Breatnach can mean Welshman or Walsh, depending on context; the first is the most common. Breatnach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Welsh.
Why does Breatnach change to Bhreatnach or mBreatnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Breatnach becomes mo Bhreatnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBreatnach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Breatnach and Breatnais?
Breatnach is a Welsh person, while Breatnais is the Welsh language.
Is Breatnach also a surname?
Yes, Breatnach is the Irish form of Walsh, and a woman uses Bhreatnach, as in Máire Bhreatnach.
