HeyRuaHow to say “taste” in Irish
- Irish:
- blas
- English:
- taste, accent, liking, anything
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “blass” /bˠl̪ˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- blasanna (tastes)
- Genitive singular:
- blais, an bhlais (e.g. cailleadh an bhlais, loss of taste)
- Genitive plural:
- blasanna, na mblasanna (e.g. meascán na mblasanna, the mixture of the flavours)
What does “blas” mean?
“Blas” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- taste
- The flavour of food or drink as sensed by the tongue.Also: flavour, savour, relish.
3 other meanings: accent or liking or anything
- 2accent
- The distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially a good native accent.Also: pronunciation, native accent.
- 3liking
- A taste or liking for something, as in having a fondness for it.Also: taste for, fondness.
- 4anything
- Used with a negative to mean nothing at all, as in 'níl blas agam'.Also: nothing, a thing.
Other Irish words for taste: blais (taste), blaiseadh (tasting)
“Blas” with the article
The plural of taste in Irish is blasanna. Here is blas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Blas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blas, the Irish word for taste.
Other nouns in Irish
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Taste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taste?
The Irish for taste is blas (pronounced “blass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is blasanna. Depending on context it can also mean accent or liking or anything.
How do you pronounce blas in Irish?
Blas is said like “blass” (IPA /bˠl̪ˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of taste in Irish?
The plural of blas is blasanna; with the article, na blasanna means “the tastes”. The genitive plural is blasanna, as in meascán na mblasanna (the mixture of the flavours).
Does blas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Blas can mean taste, accent, liking or anything, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does blas change to bhlas or mblas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blas becomes mo bhlas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblas (eclipsis).
How do I say something tastes good in Irish?
Say 'Tá blas maith air' or use the adjective 'blasta': 'Tá sé blasta'.
What does 'níl blas agam' mean?
With a negative, 'blas' means 'anything at all', so 'níl blas agam' means 'I have nothing at all'.
