Apparatus in Irish (Fearas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for apparatus?

The Irish for apparatus is fearas (pronounced “FAR-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fearais. Depending on context it can also mean fixture.

Q: What is the plural of apparatus in Irish?

The plural of fearas is fearais; with the article, na fearais means “the apparatuses”. The genitive plural is fearas, as in cothabháil na bhfearas (the maintenance of the apparatus).

Q: Does fearas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearas can mean apparatus or fixture, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “apparatus” in Irish

Irish:: fearas
English:: apparatus, fixture
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FAR-us” /ˈfʲaɾˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fearais (apparatuses)
Genitive singular:: fearais, an fhearais (e.g. úsáid an fhearais, use of the apparatus)
Genitive plural:: fearas, na bhfearas (e.g. cothabháil na bhfearas, the maintenance of the apparatus)

What does “fearas” mean?

“Fearas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

apparatus: A set of equipment or a device used for a particular purpose.Also: equipment, gear, appliance, device.

1 other meaning: fixture

2fixture: A fitting or piece of equipment fixed in place in a building or room.Also: fitting, fitment.

Other Irish words for apparatus: gléas (device), feiste (device)

“Fearas” with the article

The plural of apparatus in Irish is fearais. Here is fearas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fearas

the apparatus

No change after an

na fearais

the apparatuses

Plural: no change after na

“Fearas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fearas, the Irish word for apparatus.

Tá fearas nua ag an tsaotharlann.

The laboratory has new apparatus.

Níl an fearas ag obair i gceart.

The equipment isn't working properly.

Cheannaigh siad fearais leictreacha don chistin.

They bought electrical appliances for the kitchen.

Chaill mé mo chuid fearais iascaigh.

I lost my fishing gear.

Tá fadhb le praghas an fhearais.

There's a problem with the price of the equipment.

Cuir an fearas sa bhosca, le do thoil.

Put the apparatus in the box, please.

Tá na fearais go léir i seomra eile.

All the fittings are in another room.

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Apparatus in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for apparatus?

The Irish for apparatus is fearas (pronounced “FAR-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fearais. Depending on context it can also mean fixture.

How do you pronounce fearas in Irish?

Fearas is said like “FAR-us” (IPA /ˈfʲaɾˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of apparatus in Irish?

The plural of fearas is fearais; with the article, na fearais means “the apparatuses”. The genitive plural is fearas, as in cothabháil na bhfearas (the maintenance of the apparatus).

Does fearas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearas can mean apparatus or fixture, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fearas change to fhearas or bhfearas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fearas becomes m'fhearas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfearas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fearas' and 'trealamh'?

'Trealamh' is the general word for equipment or kit, while 'fearas' tends to mean a specific apparatus, appliance or fitting. They often overlap, as in 'fearas/trealamh iascaigh'.

Apparatus in Irish (Fearas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage