HeyRuaHow to say “flattery” in Irish
- Irish:
- plámás
- English:
- flattery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-maws” /ˈpl̪ˠaːmˠaːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- plámáis, an phlámáis (e.g. lucht an phlámáis, the flatterers)
What does “plámás” mean?
- flattery
- Insincere praise or soft talk used to please someone or get something from them.Also: soft talk, cajolery, blarney, sweet talk.
“Plámás” with the article
Here is plámás after the article (an t-alt).
“Plámás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plámás, the Irish word for flattery.
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Flattery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flattery?
The Irish for flattery is plámás (pronounced “PLAW-maws”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce plámás in Irish?
Plámás is said like “PLAW-maws” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠaːmˠaːsˠ/).
Does plámás have a plural?
No plural form is given for plámás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does plámás change to phlámás or bplámás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plámás becomes mo phlámás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplámás (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is flattering me?
Use 'ag plámás' with 'le': 'Tá sé ag plámás liom' means 'He is flattering me.'
Is 'plámás' the same as 'bladar'?
They are close: 'bladar' is also flattery or cajolery, and the two are often used together, but 'plámás' is the more common everyday word.
