Fragment in Irish (Blogh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for fragment?

The Irish for fragment is blogh (pronounced “blow”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bloghanna. Depending on context it can also mean fraction.

Q: What is the plural of fragment in Irish?

The plural of blogh is bloghanna; with the article, na bloghanna means “the fragments”. The genitive plural is bloghanna, as in carn na mbloghanna (the heap of fragments).

Q: Does blogh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Blogh can mean fragment or fraction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fragment” in Irish

Irish:: blogh
English:: fragment, fraction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “blow” /bl̪ˠəu/

Various forms

Plural:: bloghanna (fragments)
Genitive singular:: blogha, na blogha (e.g. méid na blogha, the size of the fragment)
Genitive plural:: bloghanna, na mbloghanna (e.g. carn na mbloghanna, the heap of fragments)

What does “blogh” mean?

“Blogh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fragment: A small broken-off piece or part of something.Also: piece, bit, scrap, chip.

1 other meaning: fraction

2fraction: In mathematics, a part of a whole number, such as a half or a quarter.Also: part of a number.

Other Irish words for fragment: blúire (fragment), sprúille (crumb)

“Blogh” with the article

The plural of fragment in Irish is bloghanna. Here is blogh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an bhlogh

the fragment

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

na bloghanna

the fragments

Plural: no change after na

“Blogh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using blogh, the Irish word for fragment.

Fuair mé blogh gloine ar an urlár.

I found a fragment of glass on the floor.

Bhí an bhlogh sin an-ghéar.

That piece was very sharp.

Briseadh an pota ina bhloghanna.

The pot was smashed into fragments.

Ní raibh ach bloghanna den lámhscríbhinn fágtha.

Only fragments of the manuscript were left.

Chuir mé an bhlogh i mo phóca.

I put the fragment in my pocket.

Tá dath dearg ar imeall na blogha.

The edge of the fragment is red.

Foghlaimímid faoi bhloghanna sa rang mata.

We learn about fractions in maths class.

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Fragment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fragment?

The Irish for fragment is blogh (pronounced “blow”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bloghanna. Depending on context it can also mean fraction.

How do you pronounce blogh in Irish?

Blogh is said like “blow” (IPA /bl̪ˠəu/).

What is the plural of fragment in Irish?

The plural of blogh is bloghanna; with the article, na bloghanna means “the fragments”. The genitive plural is bloghanna, as in carn na mbloghanna (the heap of fragments).

Does blogh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Blogh can mean fragment or fraction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does blogh change to bhlogh or mblogh?

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

What is the difference between 'blogh' and 'codán'?

Both can mean a mathematical fraction, but 'codán' is the usual school term, while 'blogh' more often means a broken fragment.

Fragment in Irish (Blogh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage