muince
feminine
The Irish word for necklace is muince. Wiktionary also lists bráisléad brád.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| muince | feminine |
| bráisléad brád | masculine |
Which one should you use?
muince is a feminine noun, while bráisléad brád is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word bráisléad descends from the Old French word for 'arm', which is why it can refer to both a 'necklace' and a 'bracelet' depending on the context.
- The word bráisléad is an example of how the Norman invasion of Ireland introduced French loanwords into the Irish vocabulary for luxury items.
- In ancient Irish tradition, necklaces were often made of twisted metal or beads, and specific names existed for different types of torque or neck rings.
Examples in context
- Tá muince uirthi.She has a necklace on.
Example conversation
Conor is giving a gift to Aoife.
- ConorAoife, tá darbháile beag agat.Aoife, you have a small gift.
- AoifeOh, cad é seo?Oh, what is this?
- ConorIs muince iontach í.It is a wonderful necklace.
- AoifeGo raibh maith agat, a Chonaire!Thank you, Conor!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “necklace” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bráisléad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
