HeyRuaHow to say “flask” in Irish
- Irish:
- flaigín
- English:
- flask, vacuum flask
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLAG-een” /ˈfˠlˠaɡʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- flaigíní (flasks)
- Genitive singular:
- flaigín, an fhlaigín (e.g. claibín an fhlaigín, the lid of the flask)
- Genitive plural:
- flaigíní, na bhflaigíní (e.g. claibíní na bhflaigíní, the lids of the flasks)
What does “flaigín” mean?
“Flaigín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flask
- A small flat bottle, often carried in a pocket, for holding drink.Also: hip flask, small bottle, pocket flask.
“Flaigín” with the article
The plural of flask in Irish is flaigíní. Here is flaigín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Flaigín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flaigín, the Irish word for flask.
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Flask in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flask?
The Irish for flask is flaigín (pronounced “FLAG-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flaigíní. Depending on context it can also mean vacuum flask.
How do you pronounce flaigín in Irish?
Flaigín is said like “FLAG-een” (IPA /ˈfˠlˠaɡʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of flask in Irish?
The plural of flaigín is flaigíní; with the article, na flaigíní means “the flasks”. The genitive plural is flaigíní, as in claibíní na bhflaigíní (the lids of the flasks).
Does flaigín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Flaigín can mean flask or vacuum flask, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does flaigín change to fhlaigín or bhflaigín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flaigín becomes mo fhlaigín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflaigín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between flaigín and fleasc?
Both can mean flask, but flaigín is the usual everyday word for a small flask, while fleasc can also mean a wreath or a rod.
