HeyRuaHow to say “buttermilk” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthach
- English:
- buttermilk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-hukh” /ˈbˠl̪ˠɑːhəx/
- Genitive singular:
- bláthaí, na bláthaí (e.g. blas na bláthaí, the taste of the buttermilk)
What does “bláthach” mean?
- buttermilk
- The sour liquid left over after butter has been churned from cream, drunk or used in baking.Also: churned milk, sour milk.
“Bláthach” with the article
Here is bláthach after the article (an t-alt).
“Bláthach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthach, the Irish word for buttermilk.
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Buttermilk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buttermilk?
The Irish for buttermilk is bláthach (pronounced “BLAW-hukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bláthach in Irish?
Bláthach is said like “BLAW-hukh” (IPA /ˈbˠl̪ˠɑːhəx/).
Does bláthach have a plural?
No plural form is given for bláthach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bláthach change to bhláthach or mbláthach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthach becomes mo bhláthach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthach (eclipsis).
Is the noun 'bláthach' related to 'bláth' (flower)?
The noun 'bláthach' means buttermilk and is a separate word from the adjective 'bláthach' (flowery) derived from 'bláth'. Context and the article, as in 'an bhláthach', show the noun.
