HeyRuaHow to say “fragrance” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumhracht
- English:
- fragrance, sweetness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-rukht” /ˈkuːɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cumhrachta, na cumhrachta (e.g. neart na cumhrachta, the strength of the fragrance)
What does “cumhracht” mean?
“Cumhracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fragrance
- A sweet, pleasant smell, such as that of flowers or perfume.Also: sweet smell, aroma, perfume, scent.
1 other meaning: sweetness
- 2sweetness
- Figuratively, a pleasant sweetness or wholesomeness, as of air or of character.Also: freshness, pleasantness.
Other Irish words for fragrance: dea-bholadh (fragrance), dea-bholadh (fragrance)
“Cumhracht” with the article
Here is cumhracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cumhracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumhracht, the Irish word for fragrance.
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Fragrance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fragrance?
The Irish for fragrance is cumhracht (pronounced “KOO-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sweetness.
How do you pronounce cumhracht in Irish?
Cumhracht is said like “KOO-rukht” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cumhracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cumhracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cumhracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cumhracht can mean fragrance or sweetness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cumhracht change to chumhracht or gcumhracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumhracht becomes mo chumhracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumhracht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cumhracht and boladh?
Boladh is any smell, good or bad, while cumhracht is specifically a sweet, pleasant fragrance. Perfume itself is cumhrán.
