HeyRuaHow to say “blooming” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthú
- English:
- blooming, flourishing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bláthaigh, to bloom (ag bláthú, blooming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-hoo” /ˈbˠlˠaːhuː/
- Genitive singular:
- bláthaithe, an bhláthaithe (e.g. séasúr an bhláthaithe, the flowering season)
What does “bláthú” mean?
“Bláthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blooming
- Bláthú is the verbal noun of the verb bláthaigh, the act of a plant coming into flower.Also: flowering, blossoming, bloom.
1 other meaning: flourishing
- 2flourishing
- The act of developing well, prospering or reaching a fine state, used figuratively.Also: thriving, prospering, efflorescence.
“Bláthú” as a verbal noun
After ag, bláthú means blooming: it is the verbal noun of the verb bláthaigh (to bloom). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bláthú” with the article
Here is bláthú after the article (an t-alt).
“Bláthú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthú, the Irish word for blooming.
Other nouns in Irish
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Blooming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blooming?
The Irish for blooming is bláthú (pronounced “BLAW-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean flourishing.
How do you pronounce bláthú in Irish?
Bláthú is said like “BLAW-hoo” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaːhuː/).
Does bláthú have a plural?
No plural form is given for bláthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bláthú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bláthú can mean blooming or flourishing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bláthú change to bhláthú or mbláthú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthú becomes mo bhláthú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthú (eclipsis).
How is bláthú different from bláth?
Bláth is the flower itself, while bláthú is the process of flowering; 'faoi bhláth' means 'in bloom'.
