HeyRuaHow to say “vegetation” in Irish
- Irish:
- glasfhás
- English:
- vegetation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAS-aws” /ˈɡlˠasˌaːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- glasfháis, an ghlasfháis (e.g. dlús an ghlasfháis, the density of the vegetation)
What does “glasfhás” mean?
- vegetation
- Green growing plants in general, such as grass, leaves and young growth covering the land.Also: greenery, green growth, verdure.
Other Irish words for vegetation: fásra (vegetation)
“Glasfhás” with the article
Here is glasfhás after the article (an t-alt).
“Glasfhás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glasfhás, the Irish word for vegetation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Vegetation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vegetation?
The Irish for vegetation is glasfhás (pronounced “GLAS-aws”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glasfhás in Irish?
Glasfhás is said like “GLAS-aws” (IPA /ˈɡlˠasˌaːsˠ/).
Does glasfhás have a plural?
No plural form is given for glasfhás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glasfhás change to ghlasfhás or nglasfhás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glasfhás becomes mo ghlasfhás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglasfhás (eclipsis).
What is the difference between glasfhás and fásra?
Both can mean vegetation; fásra is the more common general and scientific term, while glasfhás stresses green, fresh growth.
