HeyRuaHow to say “floriculture” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthadóireacht
- English:
- floriculture, floristry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-huh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈbˠlˠaːhəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bláthadóireachta, na bláthadóireachta (e.g. cúrsa bláthadóireachta, floriculture course)
What does “bláthadóireacht” mean?
“Bláthadóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- floriculture
- The growing of flowers, especially as a business or hobby.Also: flower growing, flower cultivation, horticulture of flowers.
1 other meaning: floristry
- 2floristry
- The work or trade of arranging and selling flowers.Also: flower arranging, florist's trade.
“Bláthadóireacht” with the article
Here is bláthadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bláthadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthadóireacht, the Irish word for floriculture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Floriculture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for floriculture?
The Irish for floriculture is bláthadóireacht (pronounced “BLAW-huh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean floristry.
How do you pronounce bláthadóireacht in Irish?
Bláthadóireacht is said like “BLAW-huh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaːhəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bláthadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bláthadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bláthadóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bláthadóireacht can mean floriculture or floristry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bláthadóireacht change to bhláthadóireacht or mbláthadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthadóireacht becomes mo bhláthadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a florist?
A florist is 'bláthadóir', and the craft or trade is 'bláthadóireacht'.
