HeyRuaHow to say “block letter” in Irish
- Irish:
- bloclitir
- English:
- block letter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLOK-lit-ir” /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bloclitreacha (block letters)
- Genitive singular:
- bloclitreach, na bloclitreach (e.g. méid na bloclitreach, the size of the block letter)
- Genitive plural:
- bloclitreacha, na mbloclitreacha (e.g. úsáid na mbloclitreacha, the use of the block letters)
What does “bloclitir” mean?
- block letter
- A plain capital letter written separately, as used when filling in forms.Also: block capital, capital letter, print.
“Bloclitir” with the article
The plural of block letter in Irish is bloclitreacha. Here is bloclitir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bloclitir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bloclitir, the Irish word for block letter.
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Block letter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block letter?
The Irish for block letter is bloclitir (pronounced “BLOK-lit-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bloclitreacha.
How do you pronounce bloclitir in Irish?
Bloclitir is said like “BLOK-lit-ir” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌlʲɪtʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of block letter in Irish?
The plural of bloclitir is bloclitreacha; with the article, na bloclitreacha means “the block letters”. The genitive plural is bloclitreacha, as in úsáid na mbloclitreacha (the use of the block letters).
Why does bloclitir change to bhloclitir or mbloclitir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bloclitir becomes mo bhloclitir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbloclitir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bloclitir' and 'ceannlitir'?
'Ceannlitir' is any capital letter, while 'bloclitir' is a block letter, usually used when filling in forms, as in 'i mbloclitreacha' (in block letters).
