briosc
/bʲɾʲisˠk/
The Irish word for crisp is briosc.
briosc is an adjective used to describe something that has a consistency that is hard yet brittle, and is in a condition to break with a sharp fracture.
Meaning: having a consistency which is hard yet brittle, and in a condition to break with a sharp fracture (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/bʲɾʲisˠk/
Did you know?
- In Irish, the concept of being 'crisp' or 'brisk' can also describe a person's temperament, implying they are lively and spirited rather than physically brittle.
- Because Irish uses initial consonant mutation, the form of briosc may change depending on the gender of the noun it describes, meaning it doesn't always start with a 'b'.
- The word briosc sounds remarkably similar to the English word 'brusque', though they have entirely different linguistic origins.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Cathal and Saoirse are eating snacks in the kitchen.
- CathalAn bhfuil na chips seo briosc?Are these chips crisp?
- SaoirseTá, tá siad an-bhriosc!Yes, they are very crisp!
- CathalIs iad an cineál is fearr liom.They are my favorite kind.
- SaoirseTóg go leor, a Chathail.Take plenty, Cathal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crisp” translations and entries briosc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
