HeyRuaHow to say “annual” in Irish
- Irish:
- bliantán
- English:
- annual, annual plant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLEEN-tawn” /ˈbʲlʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- bliantáin (annuals)
- Genitive singular:
- bliantáin, an bhliantáin (e.g. clúdach an bhliantáin, the cover of the annual)
- Genitive plural:
- bliantán, na mbliantán (e.g. bailiúchán na mbliantán, the collection of annuals)
What does “bliantán” mean?
“Bliantán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- annual
- A book or publication that is issued once a year, such as a yearbook.Also: yearbook, year book, annual publication.
1 other meaning: annual plant
- 2annual plant
- A plant that completes its life cycle within a single year.Also: annual.
Other Irish words for annual: bliantúil (annual)
“Bliantán” with the article
The plural of annual in Irish is bliantáin. Here is bliantán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bliantán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bliantán, the Irish word for annual.
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Annual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for annual?
The Irish for annual is bliantán (pronounced “BLEEN-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bliantáin. Depending on context it can also mean annual plant.
How do you pronounce bliantán in Irish?
Bliantán is said like “BLEEN-tawn” (IPA /ˈbʲlʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of annual in Irish?
The plural of bliantán is bliantáin; with the article, na bliantáin means “the annuals”. The genitive plural is bliantán, as in bailiúchán na mbliantán (the collection of annuals).
Does bliantán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bliantán can mean annual or annual plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bliantán change to bhliantán or mbliantán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bliantán becomes mo bhliantán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbliantán (eclipsis).
Is 'bliantán' related to 'bliain'?
Yes, 'bliantán' comes from 'bliain' (year) and means something produced yearly, like a yearbook. The adjective 'bliantúil' means annual or yearly.
