HeyRuaHow to say “explosion” in Irish
- Irish:
- pléascadh
- English:
- explosion, blasting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- pléasc, to explode (ag pléascadh, exploding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAYS-kuh” /ˈpʲlʲeːsˠkə/
- Genitive singular:
- pléasctha, an phléasctha (e.g. fuaim an phléasctha, the sound of the explosion)
What does “pléascadh” mean?
“Pléascadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- explosion
- The verbal noun of the verb pléasc: the act of exploding or bursting, or an explosion itself.Also: exploding, blast, bursting, detonation.
1 other meaning: blasting
- 2blasting
- The act of blowing something up or bursting it open, for example with explosives.Also: blowing up, bursting open.
Other Irish words for explosion: pléasc (explosion)
“Pléascadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, pléascadh means exploding: it is the verbal noun of the verb pléasc (to explode). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Pléascadh” with the article
Here is pléascadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Pléascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pléascadh, the Irish word for explosion.
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Explosion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for explosion?
The Irish for explosion is pléascadh (pronounced “PLAYS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean blasting.
How do you pronounce pléascadh in Irish?
Pléascadh is said like “PLAYS-kuh” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːsˠkə/).
Does pléascadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for pléascadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does pléascadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pléascadh can mean explosion or blasting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pléascadh change to phléascadh or bpléascadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pléascadh becomes mo phléascadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpléascadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between pléascadh and pléasc?
Pléasc is the verb 'explode' and also a noun meaning a bang or blast, while pléascadh is the verbal noun, the act of exploding: bhí an buama ag pléascadh.
What is the word for an explosive device?
Use pléascán for an explosive, and buama for a bomb; pléascadh is the explosion itself.
