HeyRuaHow to say “flask” in Irish
- Irish:
- fleasc
- English:
- flask
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “flyask” /fʲlʲask/
- Plural:
- fleascanna (flasks)
- Genitive singular:
- fleasca, an fhleasca (e.g. claibín an fhleasca, the lid of the flask)
- Genitive plural:
- fleascanna, na bhfleascanna (e.g. líonadh na bhfleascanna, filling the flasks)
What does “fleasc” mean?
- flask
- A small container, usually of metal or glass, for carrying a drink such as tea or spirits.Also: vacuum flask, hip flask, thermos.
Other Irish words for flask: buidéal (bottle), flaigín (flask), fleascán (flask)
“Fleasc” with the article
The plural of flask in Irish is fleascanna. Here is fleasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fleasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fleasc, 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 fleasc (pronounced “flyask”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fleascanna.
How do you pronounce fleasc in Irish?
Fleasc is said like “flyask” (IPA /fʲlʲask/).
What is the plural of flask in Irish?
The plural of fleasc is fleascanna; with the article, na fleascanna means “the flasks”. The genitive plural is fleascanna, as in líonadh na bhfleascanna (filling the flasks).
Does fleasc have more than one meaning?
Fleasc also has its own entry as a noun, feminine meaning wreath.
Why does fleasc change to fhleasc or bhfleasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleasc becomes mo fhleasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleasc (eclipsis).
Is 'fleasc' meaning flask the same word as 'fleasc' meaning wreath or rod?
No. The flask word is masculine (gen. fleasca, pl. fleascanna), while the other 'fleasc' (wreath, rod, garland) is feminine with gen. fleisce and pl. fleasca.
