HeyRuaHow to say “blazing” in Irish
- Irish:
- bladhmadh
- English:
- blazing, bragging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLY-muh” /ˈbˠl̪ˠəimˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- bladhmtha, an bhladhmtha (e.g. teas an bhladhmtha, the heat of the blazing)
What does “bladhmadh” mean?
“Bladhmadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blazing
- The verbal noun of 'bladhm': the act of flaring up or bursting into flame.Also: flaring, flare-up, flaming.
1 other meaning: bragging
- 2bragging
- Boastful or bombastic talk; the act of bragging.Also: boasting, bluster, bombast.
“Bladhmadh” with the article
Here is bladhmadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Bladhmadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bladhmadh, the Irish word for blazing.
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Blazing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blazing?
The Irish for blazing is bladhmadh (pronounced “BLY-muh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bragging.
How do you pronounce bladhmadh in Irish?
Bladhmadh is said like “BLY-muh” (IPA /ˈbˠl̪ˠəimˠə/).
Does bladhmadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for bladhmadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bladhmadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bladhmadh can mean blazing or bragging, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bladhmadh change to bhladhmadh or mbladhmadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bladhmadh becomes mo bhladhmadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbladhmadh (eclipsis).
How is 'bladhmadh' different from 'bladhm'?
'Bladhm' is the noun for a flame or flash, while 'bladhmadh' is the verbal noun, the act of blazing or flaring, as in 'ag bladhmadh'.
