HeyRuaHow to say “flower” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláth
- English:
- flower, bloom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “blaw” /bl̪ˠɑː/
- Plural:
- bláthanna (flowers)
- Genitive singular:
- blátha, an bhlátha (e.g. dath an bhlátha, the colour of the flower)
- Genitive plural:
- bláthanna, na mbláthanna (e.g. boladh na mbláthanna, the smell of the flowers)
What does “bláth” mean?
“Bláth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flower
- The coloured part of a plant that produces seeds, or a plant grown for its blossoms.Also: blossom, bloom.
1 other meaning: bloom
- 2bloom
- The best or most flourishing state of something, as in being in flower or in one's prime.Also: prime, flourishing, heyday.
“Bláth” with the article
The plural of flower in Irish is bláthanna. Here is bláth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bláth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláth, the Irish word for flower.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flower?
The Irish for flower is bláth (pronounced “blaw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bláthanna. Depending on context it can also mean bloom.
How do you pronounce bláth in Irish?
Bláth is said like “blaw” (IPA /bl̪ˠɑː/).
What is the plural of flower in Irish?
The plural of bláth is bláthanna; with the article, na bláthanna means “the flowers”. The genitive plural is bláthanna, as in boladh na mbláthanna (the smell of the flowers).
Does bláth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bláth can mean flower or bloom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bláth change to bhláth or mbláth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláth becomes mo bhláth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláth (eclipsis).
How do I say something is in bloom?
Use 'faoi bhláth', for example 'Tá na rósanna faoi bhláth' means the roses are in bloom.
What is the difference between 'bláth' and 'bláthanna'?
'Bláth' is one flower and 'bláthanna' is the plural, flowers; a florist is 'bláthadóir'.
