HeyRuaHow to say “flora” in Irish
- Irish:
- flóra
- English:
- flora
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLOH-ruh” /ˈfl̪ˠoːɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- flóra, an fhlóra (e.g. éagsúlacht an fhlóra, the diversity of the flora)
What does “flóra” mean?
- flora
- The plants of a particular region, habitat or period, considered as a whole.Also: plant life, plants of a region, vegetation.
“Flóra” with the article
Here is flóra after the article (an t-alt).
an flóra
the flora
No change after an
“Flóra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flóra, the Irish word for flora.
Tá flóra an oileáin seo an-saibhir.
The flora of this island is very rich.
Rinne sí staidéar ar fhlóra na Boirne.
She studied the flora of the Burren.
Is spéis liom an flóra agus an fána.
I'm interested in flora and fauna.
Tá an flóra i mbaol mar gheall ar an truailliú.
The flora is in danger because of pollution.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi fhlóra na hÉireann.
He wrote a book about the flora of Ireland.
Athraíonn an flóra de réir na haeráide.
The flora changes according to the climate.
Cosnaíonn an pháirc náisiúnta flóra annamh.
The national park protects rare flora.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flora in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flora?
The Irish for flora is flóra (pronounced “FLOH-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce flóra in Irish?
Flóra is said like “FLOH-ruh” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠoːɾˠə/).
Does flóra have a plural?
No plural form is given for flóra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does flóra change to fhlóra or bhflóra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flóra becomes mo fhlóra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflóra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'flóra' and 'fásra'?
'Flóra' is the technical term for all the plant species of a region, while 'fásra' means vegetation or growth more generally.
