Wording in Irish (Briathraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for wording?

The Irish for wording is briathraíocht (pronounced “BREE-hree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “wording” in Irish

Irish:: briathraíocht
English:: wording
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “BREE-hree-ukht” /ˈbʲɾʲiəhɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: briathraíochta, na briathraíochta (e.g. cúrsaí briathraíochta, matters of wording)

What does “briathraíocht” mean?

wording: The way something is expressed in words; the choice and arrangement of words.Also: phraseology, diction, verbiage, choice of words.

Other Irish words for wording: téacs (text)

“Briathraíocht” with the article

Here is briathraíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhriathraíocht

the wording

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Briathraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using briathraíocht, the Irish word for wording.

Ní maith liom briathraíocht na litreach seo.

I don't like the wording of this letter.

Tá an bhriathraíocht an-chasta sa dlí sin.

The wording in that law is very complicated.

Athraigh an bhriathraíocht beagán, le do thoil.

Change the wording a little, please.

Is ceist bhriathraíochta í seo, ní ceist bhrí.

This is a question of wording, not of meaning.

Bhí botún beag sa bhriathraíocht.

There was a small mistake in the wording.

Tá briathraíocht shimplí aige agus é ag scríobh.

He uses simple wording when he writes.

Phléigh an coiste briathraíocht an rúin.

The committee discussed the wording of the motion.

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Wording in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wording?

The Irish for wording is briathraíocht (pronounced “BREE-hree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce briathraíocht in Irish?

Briathraíocht is said like “BREE-hree-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲiəhɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does briathraíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for briathraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does briathraíocht change to bhriathraíocht or mbriathraíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) briathraíocht becomes mo bhriathraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbriathraíocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'briathraíocht' and 'foclaíocht'?

Both mean wording; 'foclaíocht' is the more usual everyday word, while 'briathraíocht' is somewhat more formal and also suggests verbosity.

Wording in Irish (Briathraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage