HeyRuaHow to say “floweret” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthóg
- English:
- floweret
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-hohg” /ˈbˠlˠɑːhoːɡ/
- Plural:
- bláthóga (flowerets)
- Genitive singular:
- bláthóige, na bláthóige (e.g. peitil na bláthóige, the floweret's petals)
- Genitive plural:
- bláthóg, na mbláthóg (e.g. dath na mbláthóg, the colour of the florets)
What does “bláthóg” mean?
- floweret
- A small flower, or one of the tiny flowers that make up a composite flower head such as a daisy.Also: floret, small flower, little flower.
“Bláthóg” with the article
The plural of floweret in Irish is bláthóga. Here is bláthóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bláthóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthóg, the Irish word for floweret.
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Floweret in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for floweret?
The Irish for floweret is bláthóg (pronounced “BLAW-hohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bláthóga.
How do you pronounce bláthóg in Irish?
Bláthóg is said like “BLAW-hohg” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠɑːhoːɡ/).
What is the plural of floweret in Irish?
The plural of bláthóg is bláthóga; with the article, na bláthóga means “the flowerets”. The genitive plural is bláthóg, as in dath na mbláthóg (the colour of the florets).
Why does bláthóg change to bhláthóg or mbláthóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthóg becomes mo bhláthóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthóg (eclipsis).
How is 'bláthóg' different from 'bláth'?
'Bláth' is the ordinary word for a flower or blossom, while 'bláthóg' is a diminutive meaning a small flower or a floret. Do not confuse either with 'bláthach', which means buttermilk.
