HeyRuaHow to say “soft fruit” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogthoradh
- English:
- soft fruit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOG-hur-uh” /ˈbˠɔɡˌhɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- bogthorthaí (soft fruits)
- Genitive singular:
- bogthoraidh, an bhogthoraidh (e.g. saothrú an bhogthoraidh, the cultivation of the soft fruit)
- Genitive plural:
- bogthorthaí, na mbogthorthaí (e.g. saothrú na mbogthorthaí, the growing of the soft fruits)
What does “bogthoradh” mean?
- soft fruit
- Small, soft, juicy fruit such as berries and currants, as distinct from hard fruit like apples.Also: berry, berries, soft fruits.
“Bogthoradh” with the article
The plural of soft fruit in Irish is bogthorthaí. Here is bogthoradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bogthoradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bogthoradh, the Irish word for soft fruit.
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Soft fruit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soft fruit?
The Irish for soft fruit is bogthoradh (pronounced “BOG-hur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bogthorthaí.
How do you pronounce bogthoradh in Irish?
Bogthoradh is said like “BOG-hur-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɡˌhɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of soft fruit in Irish?
The plural of bogthoradh is bogthorthaí; with the article, na bogthorthaí means “the soft fruits”. The genitive plural is bogthorthaí, as in saothrú na mbogthorthaí (the growing of the soft fruits).
Why does bogthoradh change to bhogthoradh or mbogthoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bogthoradh becomes mo bhogthoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbogthoradh (eclipsis).
How is 'bogthoradh' formed?
It combines 'bog' (soft) and 'toradh' (fruit), with lenition of the t, giving 'bogthoradh'. Hard fruit can be called 'crua-thoradh'.
