HeyRuaHow to say “attack” in Irish
- Irish:
- fogha
- English:
- attack, lunge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fow” /fˠəu/
- Plural:
- foghanna (attacks)
- Genitive singular:
- fogha, an fhogha (e.g. neart an fhogha, the force of the attack)
- Genitive plural:
- foghanna, na bhfoghanna (e.g. líon na bhfoghanna, the number of attacks)
What does “fogha” mean?
“Fogha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attack
- A sudden rush or onslaught against someone or something.Also: onslaught, rush, assault, charge.
“Fogha” with the article
The plural of attack in Irish is foghanna. Here is fogha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fogha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fogha, the Irish word for attack.
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Attack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attack?
The Irish for attack is fogha (pronounced “fow”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foghanna. Depending on context it can also mean lunge.
How do you pronounce fogha in Irish?
Fogha is said like “fow” (IPA /fˠəu/).
What is the plural of attack in Irish?
The plural of fogha is foghanna; with the article, na foghanna means “the attacks”. The genitive plural is foghanna, as in líon na bhfoghanna (the number of attacks).
Does fogha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fogha can mean attack or lunge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fogha change to fhogha or bhfogha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fogha becomes m'fhogha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfogha (eclipsis).
How is 'fogha' used in a phrase?
It is usually used with 'tabhair faoi': 'thug sé fogha fúm' means 'he went for me' or 'he lunged at me'.
How does 'fogha' differ from 'ionsaí'?
'Ionsaí' is the general word for an attack, while 'fogha' suggests a sudden rush or lunge.
