HeyRuaHow to say “flame” in Irish
- Irish:
- bladhm
- English:
- flame, outburst
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “bly-im” /bˠlˠəimˠ/
- Plural:
- bladhmanna (flames)
- Genitive singular:
- bladhma, na bladhma (e.g. teas na bladhma, the heat of the flame)
- Genitive plural:
- bladhmanna, na mbladhmanna (e.g. solas na mbladhmanna, the light of the flames)
What does “bladhm” mean?
“Bladhm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flame
- A flame or blaze of fire.Also: blaze, flare.
“Bladhm” with the article
The plural of flame in Irish is bladhmanna. Here is bladhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bladhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bladhm, 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 bladhm (pronounced “bly-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bladhmanna. Depending on context it can also mean outburst.
How do you pronounce bladhm in Irish?
Bladhm is said like “bly-im” (IPA /bˠlˠəimˠ/).
What is the plural of flame in Irish?
The plural of bladhm is bladhmanna; with the article, na bladhmanna means “the flames”. The genitive plural is bladhmanna, as in solas na mbladhmanna (the light of the flames).
Does bladhm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bladhm can mean flame or outburst, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bladhm change to bhladhm or mbladhm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bladhm becomes mo bhladhm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbladhm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between bladhm and lasair?
Both mean flame. Lasair is the usual everyday word, while bladhm suggests a big flare or blaze, and is also used for a sudden outburst, as in bladhm feirge.
