HeyRuaHow to say “blackberry bush” in Irish
- Irish:
- sméardhris
- English:
- blackberry bush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHMAYR-ghrish” /ˈʃmʲeːɾˌɣɾʲɪʃ/
- Plural:
- sméardhriseacha (blackberry bushes)
- Genitive singular:
- sméardhrise, na sméardhrise (e.g. duilleoga na sméardhrise, the leaves of the blackberry bush)
- Genitive plural:
- sméardhriseacha, na sméardhriseacha (e.g. fál na sméardhriseacha, the blackberry hedge)
What does “sméardhris” mean?
- blackberry bush
- A bramble bush on which blackberries grow.Also: bramble, briar, blackberry bramble.
“Sméardhris” with the article
The plural of blackberry bush in Irish is sméardhriseacha. Here is sméardhris after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sméardhris” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sméardhris, the Irish word for blackberry bush.
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Blackberry bush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blackberry bush?
The Irish for blackberry bush is sméardhris (pronounced “SHMAYR-ghrish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sméardhriseacha.
How do you pronounce sméardhris in Irish?
Sméardhris is said like “SHMAYR-ghrish” (IPA /ˈʃmʲeːɾˌɣɾʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of blackberry bush in Irish?
The plural of sméardhris is sméardhriseacha; with the article, na sméardhriseacha means “the blackberry bushes”. The genitive plural is sméardhriseacha, as in fál na sméardhriseacha (the blackberry hedge).
How is 'sméardhris' different from 'dris'?
'Dris' is any briar or bramble, while 'sméardhris' specifies the bramble that bears blackberries ('sméara dubha').
