HeyRuaHow to say “block” in Irish
- Irish:
- bloc
- English:
- block, bloc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bluk” /bl̪ˠɔk/
- Plural:
- bloic (blocks)
- Genitive singular:
- bloic, an bhloic (e.g. barr an bhloic, the top of the block)
- Genitive plural:
- bloc, na mbloc (e.g. cruach na mbloc, the stack of blocks)
What does “bloc” mean?
“Bloc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- block
- A solid piece of material such as wood or stone with flat sides.Also: chunk, lump.
“Bloc” with the article
The plural of block in Irish is bloic. Here is bloc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bloc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bloc, the Irish word for block.
Other nouns in Irish
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Block in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block?
The Irish for block is bloc (pronounced “bluk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bloic. Depending on context it can also mean bloc.
How do you pronounce bloc in Irish?
Bloc is said like “bluk” (IPA /bl̪ˠɔk/).
What is the plural of block in Irish?
The plural of bloc is bloic; with the article, na bloic means “the blocks”. The genitive plural is bloc, as in cruach na mbloc (the stack of blocks).
Does bloc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bloc can mean block or bloc, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bloc change to bhloc or mbloc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bloc becomes mo bhloc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbloc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bloc' and 'ceap'?
'Ceap' is the traditional word for a block of wood, such as a chopping block, while 'bloc' is used for building blocks, blocks of flats and political blocs.
