HeyRuaHow to say “flatterer” in Irish
- Irish:
- bladaire
- English:
- flatterer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAD-uh-ruh” /ˈbl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- bladairí (flatterers)
- Genitive singular:
- bladaire, an bhladaire (e.g. caint an bhladaire, the flatterer's talk)
- Genitive plural:
- bladairí, na mbladairí (e.g. nós na mbladairí, the way of the flatterers)
What does “bladaire” mean?
- flatterer
- A person who uses smooth talk and flattery to please or persuade others.Also: cajoler, sweet talker, coaxer, wheedler.
Other Irish words for flatterer: plámásaí (flatterer)
“Bladaire” with the article
The plural of flatterer in Irish is bladairí. Here is bladaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bladaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bladaire, the Irish word for flatterer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flatterer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flatterer?
The Irish for flatterer is bladaire (pronounced “BLAD-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bladairí.
How do you pronounce bladaire in Irish?
Bladaire is said like “BLAD-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈbl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of flatterer in Irish?
The plural of bladaire is bladairí; with the article, na bladairí means “the flatterers”. The genitive plural is bladairí, as in nós na mbladairí (the way of the flatterers).
Why does bladaire change to bhladaire or mbladaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bladaire becomes mo bhladaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbladaire (eclipsis).
How is 'bladaire' related to 'bladar'?
'Bladar' means flattery or cajolery, and a 'bladaire' is a person who uses it. 'Plámásaí' is a near synonym from 'plámás'.
