Flux in Irish (Flosc): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for flux?

The Irish for flux is flosc (pronounced “flusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is floscanna. Depending on context it can also mean torrent or eagerness.

Q: What is the plural of flux in Irish?

The plural of flosc is floscanna; with the article, na floscanna means “the fluxes”. The genitive plural is floscanna, as in tomhas na bhfloscanna (the measurement of the fluxes).

Q: Does flosc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Flosc can mean flux, torrent or eagerness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “flux” in Irish

Irish:: flosc
English:: flux, torrent, eagerness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “flusk” /fl̪ˠɔsˠk/

Various forms

Plural:: floscanna (fluxes)
Genitive singular:: flosca, an fhlosca (e.g. dlús an fhlosca, flux density)
Genitive plural:: floscanna, na bhfloscanna (e.g. tomhas na bhfloscanna, the measurement of the fluxes)

What does “flosc” mean?

“Flosc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

flux: A flow or rate of flow, especially in physics, such as magnetic flux.Also: flow, magnetic flux.

2 other meanings: torrent or eagerness

2torrent: A rushing outpouring or flood of something, such as water or words.Also: outpouring, flood, gush.
3eagerness: Great keenness or zest for doing something.Also: zest, keenness, enthusiasm.

“Flosc” with the article

The plural of flux in Irish is floscanna. Here is flosc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an flosc

the flux

No change after an

na floscanna

the fluxes

Plural: no change after na

“Flosc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using flosc, the Irish word for flux.

Bhí flosc cainte air ag an gcruinniú.

He had a torrent of talk at the meeting.

Tháinig an flosc uisce anuas an cnoc.

The torrent of water came down the hill.

Thomhais siad dlús an fhlosca sa tsaotharlann.

They measured the flux density in the lab.

Bíonn floscanna maighnéadacha timpeall ar an domhan.

There are magnetic fluxes around the earth.

Bhí flosc orthu dul ag snámh.

They were eager to go swimming.

D'imigh an flosc as mo chuid oibre.

The zest went out of my work.

Tá athrú i bhflosc an mhaighnéid.

There is a change in the flux of the magnet.

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Flux in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for flux?

The Irish for flux is flosc (pronounced “flusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is floscanna. Depending on context it can also mean torrent or eagerness.

How do you pronounce flosc in Irish?

Flosc is said like “flusk” (IPA /fl̪ˠɔsˠk/).

What is the plural of flux in Irish?

The plural of flosc is floscanna; with the article, na floscanna means “the fluxes”. The genitive plural is floscanna, as in tomhas na bhfloscanna (the measurement of the fluxes).

Does flosc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Flosc can mean flux, torrent or eagerness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does flosc change to fhlosc or bhflosc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flosc becomes mo fhlosc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflosc (eclipsis).

How do I say someone is eager to do something using 'flosc'?

Use 'bhí flosc air' with a verbal noun, e.g. 'Bhí flosc air imeacht', he was eager to leave.

Flux in Irish (Flosc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage