HeyRuaHow to say “solar flare” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianbhladhm
- English:
- solar flare
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-uhn-vlime” /ˈɟɾʲiən̪ˌvˠl̪ˠəimˠ/
- Plural:
- grianbhladhmanna (solar flares)
- Genitive singular:
- grianbhladhma, na grianbhladhma (e.g. neart na grianbhladhma, the strength of the solar flare)
- Genitive plural:
- grianbhladhmanna, na ngrianbhladhmanna (e.g. staidéar ar ghrianbhladhmanna, a study of solar flares)
What does “grianbhladhm” mean?
- solar flare
- A sudden, violent burst of energy and light on the surface of the sun.Also: sun flare, flare.
“Grianbhladhm” with the article
The plural of solar flare in Irish is grianbhladhmanna. Here is grianbhladhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianbhladhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianbhladhm, the Irish word for solar flare.
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Solar flare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solar flare?
The Irish for solar flare is grianbhladhm (pronounced “GREE-uhn-vlime”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grianbhladhmanna.
How do you pronounce grianbhladhm in Irish?
Grianbhladhm is said like “GREE-uhn-vlime” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiən̪ˌvˠl̪ˠəimˠ/).
What is the plural of solar flare in Irish?
The plural of grianbhladhm is grianbhladhmanna; with the article, na grianbhladhmanna means “the solar flares”. The genitive plural is grianbhladhmanna, as in staidéar ar ghrianbhladhmanna (a study of solar flares).
Why does grianbhladhm change to ghrianbhladhm or ngrianbhladhm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianbhladhm becomes mo ghrianbhladhm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianbhladhm (eclipsis).
How is 'grianbhladhm' formed?
It combines 'grian' (sun) with 'bladhm' (flame, flare), with lenition of the b after the prefixed element.
