HeyRuaHow to say “wreath” in Irish
- Irish:
- bláthfhleasc
- English:
- wreath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAW-lyask” /ˈbˠlˠaːˌlʲasˠk/
- Plural:
- bláthfhleasca (wreaths)
- Genitive singular:
- bláthfhleisce, na bláthfhleisce (e.g. leagan na bláthfhleisce, the laying of the wreath)
- Genitive plural:
- bláthfhleasc, na mbláthfhleasc (e.g. leagan na mbláthfhleasc, the laying of the wreaths)
What does “bláthfhleasc” mean?
- wreath
- A ring of flowers or leaves, often laid on a grave or hung as a decoration.Also: floral wreath, garland, flower wreath.
Other Irish words for wreath: fleasc (wreath)
“Bláthfhleasc” with the article
The plural of wreath in Irish is bláthfhleasca. Here is bláthfhleasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bláthfhleasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bláthfhleasc, the Irish word for wreath.
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Wreath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wreath?
The Irish for wreath is bláthfhleasc (pronounced “BLAW-lyask”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bláthfhleasca.
How do you pronounce bláthfhleasc in Irish?
Bláthfhleasc is said like “BLAW-lyask” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaːˌlʲasˠk/).
What is the plural of wreath in Irish?
The plural of bláthfhleasc is bláthfhleasca; with the article, na bláthfhleasca means “the wreaths”. The genitive plural is bláthfhleasc, as in leagan na mbláthfhleasc (the laying of the wreaths).
Why does bláthfhleasc change to bhláthfhleasc or mbláthfhleasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bláthfhleasc becomes mo bhláthfhleasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbláthfhleasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bláthfhleasc' and 'fleasc'?
'Fleasc' can mean a wreath, garland or hoop in general, while 'bláthfhleasc' specifically means a wreath of flowers, such as one laid at a funeral.
