HeyRuaHow to say “flattery” in Irish
- Irish:
- bladaireacht
- English:
- flattery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAD-ir-ukht” /ˈbˠl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bladaireachta, na bladaireachta (e.g. lucht bladaireachta, flatterers)
What does “bladaireacht” mean?
- flattery
- Coaxing, wheedling talk meant to please someone or win them over.Also: cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, blarney.
Other Irish words for flattery: plámás (flattery)
“Bladaireacht” with the article
Here is bladaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bladaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bladaireacht, the Irish word for flattery.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flattery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flattery?
The Irish for flattery is bladaireacht (pronounced “BLAD-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bladaireacht in Irish?
Bladaireacht is said like “BLAD-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bladaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bladaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bladaireacht change to bhladaireacht or mbladaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bladaireacht becomes mo bhladaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbladaireacht (eclipsis).
How does bladaireacht differ from plámás?
Both mean flattery; plámás is the more common everyday word, while bladaireacht stresses coaxing, wheedling talk, often used as 'ag bladaireacht le duine'.
