HeyRuaHow to say “tasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- blaiseadh
- English:
- tasting, taste
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- blais, to taste (ag blaiseadh, tasting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLASH-uh” /ˈbˠlˠaʃə/
- Genitive singular:
- blaiste, an bhlaiste (e.g. am blaiste, tasting time)
What does “blaiseadh” mean?
“Blaiseadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tasting
- The act of trying a small amount of food or drink to find its flavour; it is the verbal noun of the verb blais (taste).Also: taste, sampling, trying.
1 other meaning: taste
- 2taste
- A small experience of something, a taste or sample of it.Also: sample, experience, bit.
“Blaiseadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, blaiseadh means tasting: it is the verbal noun of the verb blais (to taste). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Blaiseadh” with the article
Here is blaiseadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Blaiseadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blaiseadh, the Irish word for tasting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tasting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tasting?
The Irish for tasting is blaiseadh (pronounced “BLASH-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean taste.
How do you pronounce blaiseadh in Irish?
Blaiseadh is said like “BLASH-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaʃə/).
Does blaiseadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for blaiseadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does blaiseadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Blaiseadh can mean tasting or taste, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does blaiseadh change to bhlaiseadh or mblaiseadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blaiseadh becomes mo bhlaiseadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblaiseadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between blaiseadh and blas?
Blas is the flavour or taste itself, while blaiseadh is the act of tasting or a small sample, as in blaiseadh den bhia.
