HeyRuaHow to say “flag” in Irish
- Irish:
- fleaige
- English:
- flag
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLYAG-eh” /ˈfʲlʲaɡʲə/
- Plural:
- fleaigí (flags)
- Genitive singular:
- fleaige, an fhleaige (e.g. dath an fhleaige, the colour of the flag)
- Genitive plural:
- fleaigí, na bhfleaigí (e.g. líne na bhfleaigí, the line of the flags)
What does “fleaige” mean?
- flag
- A piece of cloth with a design, flown on a pole as a symbol of a country or group or used for signalling.Also: banner, ensign, pennant.
“Fleaige” with the article
The plural of flag in Irish is fleaigí. Here is fleaige after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fleaige” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fleaige, the Irish word for flag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flag?
The Irish for flag is fleaige (pronounced “FLYAG-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fleaigí.
How do you pronounce fleaige in Irish?
Fleaige is said like “FLYAG-eh” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲaɡʲə/).
What is the plural of flag in Irish?
The plural of fleaige is fleaigí; with the article, na fleaigí means “the flags”. The genitive plural is fleaigí, as in líne na bhfleaigí (the line of the flags).
Why does fleaige change to fhleaige or bhfleaige?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleaige becomes mo fhleaige (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleaige (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fleaige' and 'bratach'?
Both mean flag; 'bratach' is the more traditional and common word, as in 'bratach na hÉireann', while 'fleaige' is a borrowing from English heard especially in speech.
