HeyRuaHow to say “wreath” in Irish
- Irish:
- fleasc
- English:
- wreath, rod, hoop, dash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “flyask” /fʲlʲasˠk/
- Plural:
- fleasca (wreaths)
- Genitive singular:
- fleisce, na fleisce (e.g. bláthanna na fleisce, the flowers of the wreath)
- Genitive plural:
- fleasc, na bhfleasc (e.g. díol na bhfleasc, the selling of the wreaths)
What does “fleasc” mean?
“Fleasc” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wreath
- A ring of flowers, leaves or other material, worn on the head or laid as a tribute.Also: garland, circlet, chaplet.
3 other meanings: rod or hoop or dash
- 2rod
- A thin, flexible stick or switch, such as a wand.Also: wand, switch, twig.
- 3hoop
- A band or rim, such as the rim of a wheel or a hoop around something.Also: band, rim, fillet.
- 4dash
- A short horizontal line used as a punctuation mark in writing.Also: stroke, line.
“Fleasc” with the article
The plural of wreath in Irish is fleasca. Here is fleasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fleasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fleasc, 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 fleasc (pronounced “flyask”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fleasca. Depending on context it can also mean rod or hoop or dash.
How do you pronounce fleasc in Irish?
Fleasc is said like “flyask” (IPA /fʲlʲasˠk/).
What is the plural of wreath in Irish?
The plural of fleasc is fleasca; with the article, na fleasca means “the wreaths”. The genitive plural is fleasc, as in díol na bhfleasc (the selling of the wreaths).
Does fleasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fleasc can mean wreath, rod, hoop or dash, depending on context; the first is the most common. Fleasc also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning flask.
Why does fleasc change to fhleasc or bhfleasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleasc becomes mo fhleasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleasc (eclipsis).
What is the usual word for a funeral wreath?
Use 'fleasc' or 'bláthfhleasc', as in 'fleasc a leagan ar uaigh', to lay a wreath on a grave.
How do I say 'magic wand' in Irish?
Say 'fleasc dhraíochta'; 'slat draíochta' is also heard.
