HeyRuaHow to say “wig” in Irish
- Irish:
- bréagfholt
- English:
- wig
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAYG-ulth” /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡˌol̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bréagfhoilt (wigs)
- Genitive singular:
- bréagfhoilt, an bhréagfhoilt (e.g. dath an bhréagfhoilt, the colour of the wig)
- Genitive plural:
- bréagfholt, na mbréagfholt (e.g. siopa na mbréagfholt, the wig shop)
What does “bréagfholt” mean?
- wig
- A covering of artificial or real hair worn on the head to hide baldness, for disguise, or as part of a costume.Also: hairpiece, toupee, false hair.
“Bréagfholt” with the article
The plural of wig in Irish is bréagfhoilt. Here is bréagfholt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bréagfholt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bréagfholt, the Irish word for wig.
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Wig in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wig?
The Irish for wig is bréagfholt (pronounced “BRAYG-ulth”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bréagfhoilt.
How do you pronounce bréagfholt in Irish?
Bréagfholt is said like “BRAYG-ulth” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲeːɡˌol̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of wig in Irish?
The plural of bréagfholt is bréagfhoilt; with the article, na bréagfhoilt means “the wigs”. The genitive plural is bréagfholt, as in siopa na mbréagfholt (the wig shop).
Why does bréagfholt change to bhréagfholt or mbréagfholt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bréagfholt becomes mo bhréagfholt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbréagfholt (eclipsis).
How is 'bréagfholt' formed?
It combines 'bréag' (false) with 'folt' (head of hair), so it literally means 'false hair'; the f is lenited after the prefix.
What is the difference between 'folt' and 'gruaig'?
'Gruaig' is the everyday word for hair, while 'folt' means a full head of hair and is more literary; 'bréagfholt' is built on 'folt'.
