HeyRuaHow to say “fragrance” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-bholadh
- English:
- fragrance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAH-vol-oo” /ˈdʲa ˌwɔl̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-bholaidh, an dea-bholaidh (e.g. foinse an dea-bholaidh, the source of the fragrance)
What does “dea-bholadh” mean?
- fragrance
- A pleasant smell, such as the scent 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
Here is dea-bholadh after the article (an t-alt).
“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-vol-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-bholadh in Irish?
Dea-bholadh is said like “DYAH-vol-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌwɔl̪ˠə/).
Does dea-bholadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-bholadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
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).
What is the difference between dea-bholadh and boladh?
Boladh is any smell, good or bad, while dea-bholadh is specifically a pleasant smell; the opposite is drochbholadh.
How do I say something smells nice?
Use the preposition ar: Tá dea-bholadh ar an mbia, 'the food smells nice'.
