HeyRuaHow to say “tastiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- blastanas
- English:
- tastiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAS-tuh-nuss” /ˈbˠl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- blastanais, an bhlastanais (e.g. easpa blastanais, lack of flavour)
What does “blastanas” mean?
- tastiness
- The quality of having a good, pleasant taste; flavour or savour in food.Also: flavour, savour, relish, taste.
Other Irish words for tastiness: blastacht (tastiness)
“Blastanas” with the article
Here is blastanas after the article (an t-alt).
“Blastanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blastanas, the Irish word for tastiness.
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Tastiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tastiness?
The Irish for tastiness is blastanas (pronounced “BLAS-tuh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce blastanas in Irish?
Blastanas is said like “BLAS-tuh-nuss” (IPA /ˈbˠl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does blastanas have a plural?
No plural form is given for blastanas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does blastanas change to bhlastanas or mblastanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blastanas becomes mo bhlastanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblastanas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'blas' and 'blastanas'?
'Blas' is the general word for taste or flavour (and also accent), while 'blastanas' stresses tastiness or pleasant flavour, as in 'Tá blastanas ar an mbia'.
