Flex in Irish (Fleisc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for flex?

The Irish for flex is fleisc (pronounced “flesh-k”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fleisceanna.

Q: What is the plural of flex in Irish?

The plural of fleisc is fleisceanna; with the article, na fleisceanna means “the flexes”. The genitive plural is fleisceanna, as in ag deisiú fleisceanna (repairing flexes).

How to say “flex” in Irish

Irish:: fleisc
English:: flex
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “flesh-k” /fʲlʲɛʃcː/

Various forms

Plural:: fleisceanna (flexes)
Genitive singular:: fleisce, na fleisce (e.g. fad na fleisce, the length of the flex)
Genitive plural:: fleisceanna, na bhfleisceanna (e.g. ag deisiú fleisceanna, repairing flexes)

What does “fleisc” mean?

flex: A flexible insulated electric cable that connects an appliance to a plug or power supply.Also: electric flex, cable, lead, cord.

“Fleisc” with the article

The plural of flex in Irish is fleisceanna. Here is fleisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhleisc

the flex

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na fleisceanna

the flexes

Plural: no change after na

“Fleisc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fleisc, the Irish word for flex.

Tá an fhleisc róghearr don iarann.

The flex is too short for the iron.

Ná tarraing an fhleisc as an soicéad.

Don't pull the flex out of the socket.

Tá dath dubh ar chlúdach na fleisce.

The covering of the flex is black.

Cheannaigh mé fleisc nua don lampa.

I bought a new flex for the lamp.

Bhí na fleisceanna go léir in aimhréidh.

All the flexes were tangled.

Thit mé thar mo fhleisc féin.

I tripped over my own flex.

Tá scoilt sa fhleisc, bí cúramach.

There's a crack in the flex, be careful.

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Flex in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for flex?

The Irish for flex is fleisc (pronounced “flesh-k”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fleisceanna.

How do you pronounce fleisc in Irish?

Fleisc is said like “flesh-k” (IPA /fʲlʲɛʃcː/).

What is the plural of flex in Irish?

The plural of fleisc is fleisceanna; with the article, na fleisceanna means “the flexes”. The genitive plural is fleisceanna, as in ag deisiú fleisceanna (repairing flexes).

Why does fleisc change to fhleisc or bhfleisc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleisc becomes mo fhleisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleisc (eclipsis).

Is 'fleisc' the same as 'fleasc'?

No. 'Fleisc' is an electric flex, while 'fleasc' means a wreath, rod or hoop.

Flex in Irish (Fleisc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage