Brogue Meaning in English
word
bɹəʊɡ
BROHG
bɹˈəʊɡ
BROHG
Definition
A 'brogue' can mean a strong regional accent, especially from Ireland or Scotland, or a type of sturdy leather shoe with decorative patterns.
Usage & Nuances
As an accent, 'brogue' is most often used for Irish or, less often, Scottish speech—rarely for other accents. As footwear, 'brogue' refers to a specific style with decorative holes. The meaning is clear from context.
Spanish: acento (irlandés/escocés) - zapato broguePortuguese (BR): sotaque (irlandês/escocês) - sapato broguePortuguese (PT): sotaque (irlandês/escocês) - sapato brogueChinese (Simplified): 口音（常指爱尔兰或苏格兰）- 翘头皮鞋Chinese (Traditional): 口音（常指愛爾蘭或蘇格蘭）- 翹頭皮鞋Hindi: उच्चारण (आयरिश/स्कॉटिश) - ब्रोग जूताArabic: لكنة (إيرلندية/اسكتلندية) - حذاء بروغBengali: উচ্চারণ (আইরিশ বা স্কটিশ) - ব্রোগ শুRussian: акцент (ирландский или шотландский) - броги (туфли)Japanese: なまり（特にアイルランドやスコットランド） - ブローグシューズVietnamese: giọng địa phương (Ireland hoặc Scotland) - giày brogueKorean: 악센트(아일랜드 또는 스코틀랜드) - 브로그 신발Turkish: aksan (İrlanda veya İskoç) - brogue ayakkabıUrdu: لہجہ (آئرش یا اسکاٹش) - بروگ جوتاIndonesian: giọng (Ailen hoặc Scotland) - giày brogue
Example Sentences
He spoke with a strong Irish brogue.
basic
She bought a new pair of brogues for work.
basic
His brogue was difficult to understand at first.
basic
You can always tell he’s from Galway by his brogue.
natural
Those brogues go well with your outfit today.
natural
Even after years in London, his brogue never faded.
natural