HeyRuaHow to say “florist” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthadóir
- English:
- florist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-huh-dohr” /ˈbˠlˠaːhəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bláthadóirí (florists)
- Genitive singular:
- bláthadóra, an bhláthadóra (e.g. siopa an bhláthadóra, the florist's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- bláthadóirí, na mbláthadóirí (e.g. cumann na mbláthadóirí, the florists' association)
What does “bláthadóir” mean?
- florist
- A person who sells or arranges flowers, or who grows them commercially.Also: floriculturist, flower seller, flower grower.
“Bláthadóir” with the article
The plural of florist in Irish is bláthadóirí. Here is bláthadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bláthadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthadóir, the Irish word for florist.
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Florist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for florist?
The Irish for florist is bláthadóir (pronounced “BLAW-huh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bláthadóirí.
How do you pronounce bláthadóir in Irish?
Bláthadóir is said like “BLAW-huh-dohr” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaːhəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of florist in Irish?
The plural of bláthadóir is bláthadóirí; with the article, na bláthadóirí means “the florists”. The genitive plural is bláthadóirí, as in cumann na mbláthadóirí (the florists' association).
Why does bláthadóir change to bhláthadóir or mbláthadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthadóir becomes mo bhláthadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthadóir (eclipsis).
How is 'bláthadóir' formed?
It comes from 'bláth' (flower) plus the agent suffix '-adóir', like 'siúinéir' or 'garraíodóir' for other trades.
