HeyRuaHow to say “fragrance” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-bholadh
- English:
- fragrance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAH-wul-oo” /ˈdʲaˌwɔlˠə/
- Plural:
- dea-bholaithe (fragrances)
- Genitive singular:
- dea-bholaidh, an dea-bholaidh (e.g. neart an dea-bholaidh, the strength of the fragrance)
- Genitive plural:
- dea-bholaithe, na ndea-bholaithe (e.g. meascán na ndea-bholaithe, the mixture of the fragrances)
What does “dea-bholadh” mean?
- fragrance
- A pleasant smell, such as that of flowers, food or perfume.Also: good smell, aroma, pleasant smell, scent.
Other Irish words for fragrance: dea-bholadh (fragrance)
“Dea-bholadh” with the article
The plural of fragrance in Irish is dea-bholaithe. Here is dea-bholadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dea-bholadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-bholadh, 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 dea-bholadh (pronounced “DYAH-wul-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dea-bholaithe.
How do you pronounce dea-bholadh in Irish?
Dea-bholadh is said like “DYAH-wul-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲaˌwɔlˠə/).
What is the plural of fragrance in Irish?
The plural of dea-bholadh is dea-bholaithe; with the article, na dea-bholaithe means “the fragrances”. The genitive plural is dea-bholaithe, as in meascán na ndea-bholaithe (the mixture of the fragrances).
Why does dea-bholadh change to dhea-bholadh or ndea-bholadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-bholadh becomes mo dhea-bholadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-bholadh (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-bholadh' different from 'boladh'?
'Boladh' is any smell, good or bad, while 'dea-bholadh' specifically means a pleasant smell; a bad smell is 'drochbholadh' or 'bréantas'.
How do I say something smells nice?
Use the preposition 'ar' or 'as': 'Tá dea-bholadh ar an mbláth' means the flower smells nice.
