HeyRuaHow to say “flame” in Irish
- Irish:
- bladhaire
- English:
- flame, flash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLY-ruh” /ˈbˠlˠaiɾʲə/
- Plural:
- bladhairí (flames)
- Genitive singular:
- bladhaire, an bhladhaire (e.g. teas an bhladhaire, the heat of the flame)
- Genitive plural:
- bladhairí, na mbladhairí (e.g. solas na mbladhairí, the light of the flames)
What does “bladhaire” mean?
“Bladhaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flame
- A flame or blaze of fire, a sudden flare of burning.Also: blaze, flare, flash of fire.
“Bladhaire” with the article
The plural of flame in Irish is bladhairí. Here is bladhaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bladhaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bladhaire, the Irish word for flame.
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Flame in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flame?
The Irish for flame is bladhaire (pronounced “BLY-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bladhairí. Depending on context it can also mean flash.
How do you pronounce bladhaire in Irish?
Bladhaire is said like “BLY-ruh” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaiɾʲə/).
What is the plural of flame in Irish?
The plural of bladhaire is bladhairí; with the article, na bladhairí means “the flames”. The genitive plural is bladhairí, as in solas na mbladhairí (the light of the flames).
Does bladhaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bladhaire can mean flame or flash, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bladhaire change to bhladhaire or mbladhaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bladhaire becomes mo bhladhaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbladhaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bladhaire' and 'lasair'?
Both mean flame; 'lasair' is the most common general word, while 'bladhaire' often suggests a sudden blaze or flare.
