HeyRuaHow to say “blitz” in Irish
- Irish:
- blitz
- English:
- blitz
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “blits” /bʲlʲɪtˠsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- blitz, an bhlitz (e.g. le linn an bhlitz, during the blitz)
What does “blitz” mean?
“Blitz” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blitz
- A sudden, intense military attack, especially an air bombing campaign on a city.Also: air raid, bombing campaign, sudden attack.
1 other meaning:
- 2blitz
- A sudden, concentrated burst of effort to get something done quickly.Also: intensive campaign, concentrated effort.
“Blitz” with the article
Here is blitz after the article (an t-alt).
an blitz
the blitz
No change after an
“Blitz” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blitz, the Irish word for blitz.
Scriosadh an chathair le linn an bhlitz.
The city was destroyed during the blitz.
Bhí mo sheanmháthair i Londain sa bhlitz.
My grandmother was in London in the blitz.
Thosaigh an blitz ar Bhéal Feirste i 1941.
The blitz on Belfast began in 1941.
Maraíodh na mílte daoine sa bhlitz sin.
Thousands of people were killed in that blitz.
Rinneamar blitz ar an teach roimh an gcóisir.
We had a blitz on the house before the party.
Is cuimhin leis fuaim an bhlitz fós.
He still remembers the sound of the blitz.
Bhí blitz ag na Gardaí ar luas ar na bóithre.
The Gardaí had a blitz on speeding on the roads.
Other nouns in Irish
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Blitz in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blitz?
The Irish for blitz is blitz (pronounced “blits”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce blitz in Irish?
Blitz is said like “blits” (IPA /bʲlʲɪtˠsˠ/).
Does blitz have a plural?
No plural form is given for blitz in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does blitz change to bhlitz or mblitz?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blitz becomes mo bhlitz (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblitz (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish word for a blitz?
The loanword blitz is used, but you can also say aerruathar or buamáil for an air raid or bombing campaign.
