HeyRuaHow to say “artichoke” in Irish
- Irish:
- bliosán
- English:
- artichoke
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLISS-awn” /bʲlʲɪsˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- bliosáin (artichokes)
- Genitive singular:
- bliosáin, an bhliosáin (e.g. croí an bhliosáin, the heart of the artichoke)
- Genitive plural:
- bliosán, na mbliosán (e.g. croíthe na mbliosán, the hearts of the artichokes)
What does “bliosán” mean?
- artichoke
- A vegetable with a large edible flower head made of thick scaly leaves.Also: globe artichoke, artichoke heart.
“Bliosán” with the article
The plural of artichoke in Irish is bliosáin. Here is bliosán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bliosán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bliosán, the Irish word for artichoke.
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Artichoke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for artichoke?
The Irish for artichoke is bliosán (pronounced “BLISS-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bliosáin.
How do you pronounce bliosán in Irish?
Bliosán is said like “BLISS-awn” (IPA /bʲlʲɪsˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of artichoke in Irish?
The plural of bliosán is bliosáin; with the article, na bliosáin means “the artichokes”. The genitive plural is bliosán, as in croíthe na mbliosán (the hearts of the artichokes).
Why does bliosán change to bhliosán or mbliosán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bliosán becomes mo bhliosán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbliosán (eclipsis).
How do I say Jerusalem artichoke in Irish?
It is called 'bliosán Iarúsailéime', though it is a different plant from the globe artichoke, 'bliosán'.
