Fragment in Irish (Blúire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for fragment?

The Irish for fragment is blúire (pronounced “BLOO-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is blúirí. Depending on context it can also mean small amount or parcel of land.

Q: What is the plural of fragment in Irish?

The plural of blúire is blúirí; with the article, na blúirí means “the fragments”. The genitive plural is blúirí, as in carn na mblúirí (the heap of fragments).

Q: Does blúire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Blúire can mean fragment, small amount or parcel of land, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fragment” in Irish

Irish:: blúire
English:: fragment, small amount, parcel of land
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “BLOO-ruh” /ˈbˠl̪ˠuːɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: blúirí (fragments)
Genitive singular:: blúire, an bhlúire (e.g. méid an bhlúire, the size of the fragment)
Genitive plural:: blúirí, na mblúirí (e.g. carn na mblúirí, the heap of fragments)

What does “blúire” mean?

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

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

2 other meanings: small amount or parcel of land

2small amount: A little bit of something, such as information, news or food.Also: bit, snippet, scrap.
3parcel of land: A small plot or piece of land.Also: plot, patch.

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

“Blúire” with the article

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

an blúire

the fragment

No change after an

na blúirí

the fragments

Plural: no change after na

“Blúire” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Níl blúire aráin fágtha sa teach.

There isn't a scrap of bread left in the house.

Thit an blúire gloine ar an urlár.

The piece of glass fell on the floor.

Bhí blúirí den phláta scaipthe gach áit.

Bits of the plate were scattered everywhere.

Chuala mé blúire nuachta ar an raidió.

I heard a bit of news on the radio.

Thug sí blúire cáise don pháiste.

She gave the child a morsel of cheese.

Ní raibh blúire céille aige.

He hadn't a bit of sense.

Bhailigh siad na blúirí den bhád briste.

They gathered the fragments of the broken boat.

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Fragment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fragment?

The Irish for fragment is blúire (pronounced “BLOO-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is blúirí. Depending on context it can also mean small amount or parcel of land.

How do you pronounce blúire in Irish?

Blúire is said like “BLOO-ruh” (IPA /ˈbˠl̪ˠuːɾʲə/).

What is the plural of fragment in Irish?

The plural of blúire is blúirí; with the article, na blúirí means “the fragments”. The genitive plural is blúirí, as in carn na mblúirí (the heap of fragments).

Does blúire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Blúire can mean fragment, small amount or parcel of land, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does blúire change to bhlúire or mblúire?

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

What is the difference between 'blúire' and 'píosa'?

'Píosa' is the general word for a piece, while 'blúire' usually suggests a small fragment or scrap, as in 'blúire aráin' (a scrap of bread).

How do I say 'not a bit' with 'blúire'?

Use it in the negative: 'Níl blúire de agam' means 'I haven't a bit of it'.

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