blasta
/ˈbˠl̪ˠɑsˠt̪ˠə/
The Irish word for yum is blasta.
blasta is used to indicate delight at the flavor of food.
Meaning: indicating delight at the flavor of food (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbˠl̪ˠɑsˠt̪ˠə/
When do people say it?
In Cork and Southern Ireland, people also use the expression 'This is savage' to convey delight in yummy food.
Did you know?
- While blasta describes a tasty food, the word blas can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's 'sense of taste' in music or art.
- Because Irish adjectives often follow the noun, saying something is 'yum' usually involves placing blasta after the food item rather than before it.
- There is a distinct difference between blasta for taste and milis for sweetness, though English speakers often conflate 'yum' with 'sweet'.
Example conversation
Niamh and Cian are eating dessert.
- NiamhBlasta!Yum!
- CianAn bhfuil sé go maith, a Niamh?Is it good, Niamh?
- NiamhTá sé iontach blasta.It is wonderfully tasty.
- CianTá mé sársháite anois.I am very satisfied now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry blasta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
