HeyRuaHow to say “plant” in Irish
- Irish:
- planda
- English:
- plant, scion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLOWN-duh” /ˈpl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- plandaí (plants)
- Genitive singular:
- planda, an phlanda (e.g. duilleoga an phlanda, the leaves of the plant)
- Genitive plural:
- plandaí, na bplandaí (e.g. ainmneacha na bplandaí, the names of the plants)
What does “planda” mean?
“Planda” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plant
- A living thing that grows in the ground, such as a flower, herb or shrub.Also: houseplant, seedling, vegetation.
“Planda” with the article
The plural of plant in Irish is plandaí. Here is planda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Planda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using planda, the Irish word for plant.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Plant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plant?
The Irish for plant is planda (pronounced “PLOWN-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plandaí. Depending on context it can also mean scion.
How do you pronounce planda in Irish?
Planda is said like “PLOWN-duh” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of plant in Irish?
The plural of planda is plandaí; with the article, na plandaí means “the plants”. The genitive plural is plandaí, as in ainmneacha na bplandaí (the names of the plants).
Does planda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Planda can mean plant or scion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does planda change to phlanda or bplanda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) planda becomes mo phlanda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplanda (eclipsis).
What is the difference between planda and luibh?
Planda is the general word for any plant, while luibh means a herb, especially a small or medicinal plant.
