HeyRuaHow to say “flan” in Irish
- Irish:
- flan
- English:
- flan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “flan” /fl̪ˠan̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- flain (flans)
- Genitive singular:
- flain, an fhlain (e.g. blas an fhlain, the taste of the flan)
- Genitive plural:
- flan, na bhflan (e.g. ag déanamh flan, making flans)
What does “flan” mean?
- flan
- An open pastry or sponge base filled with fruit, custard or a savoury filling.Also: tart, custard tart, quiche.
“Flan” with the article
The plural of flan in Irish is flain. Here is flan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Flan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flan, the Irish word for flan.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flan?
The Irish for flan is flan (pronounced “flan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flain.
How do you pronounce flan in Irish?
Flan is said like “flan” (IPA /fl̪ˠan̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of flan in Irish?
The plural of flan is flain; with the article, na flain means “the flans”. The genitive plural is flan, as in ag déanamh flan (making flans).
Why does flan change to fhlan or bhflan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flan becomes mo fhlan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflan (eclipsis).
What is the difference between flan and toirtín?
Toirtín is a general word for a tart, while flan is an open tart with a filling, often custard or fruit; the two often overlap in use.
