brioscaí
The Irish word for crackers is brioscaí.
This term refers to thin, crisp wafers or biscuits made from flour.
Did you know?
- The word brioscaí is the plural form of briosc, which is a word shared with the English term 'brioche', though they describe very different types of baked goods.
- Because brioscaí is a broad term, an Irish speaker might use it to describe anything from a salty cracker to a sweet cookie, whereas English separates 'cracker' and 'biscuit'.
- The plural form brioscaí changes the internal vowel structure significantly from the singular briosc, a common feature in Irish noun declension that can confuse English speakers used to just adding 's'.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil brioscaí ar an mbord?Are there crackers on the table?
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are preparing a snack platter.
- ConorSiobhán, an bhfuil brioscaí sa chistin?Siobhán, are there crackers in the kitchen?
- SiobhánTá, tá siad sa chabhadór.Yes, they are in the cupboard.
- ConorGo raibh maith agat, tógfaidh mé iad.Thank you, I will take them.
- SiobhánNíl fágtha ach pacáiste amháin.There is only one packet left.
