HeyRuaHow to say “bath” in Irish
- Irish:
- folcadán
- English:
- bath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-kuh-dawn” /ˈfˠɔlˠkəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- folcadáin (baths)
- Genitive singular:
- folcadáin, an fholcadáin (e.g. taobh an fholcadáin, side of the bath)
- Genitive plural:
- folcadán, na bhfolcadán (e.g. praghas na bhfolcadán, the price of the baths)
What does “folcadán” mean?
- bath
- A large tub that you fill with water to wash your whole body in.Also: bathtub, tub.
“Folcadán” with the article
The plural of bath in Irish is folcadáin. Here is folcadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Folcadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folcadán, the Irish word for bath.
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Bath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bath?
The Irish for bath is folcadán (pronounced “FUL-kuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is folcadáin.
How do you pronounce folcadán in Irish?
Folcadán is said like “FUL-kuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔlˠkəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of bath in Irish?
The plural of folcadán is folcadáin; with the article, na folcadáin means “the baths”. The genitive plural is folcadán, as in praghas na bhfolcadán (the price of the baths).
Why does folcadán change to fholcadán or bhfolcadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folcadán becomes m'fholcadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolcadán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between folcadán and folcadh?
Folcadán is the bathtub itself, while folcadh is the act of bathing or a bath taken, as in 'folcadh a thógáil' (to take a bath).
How do I say 'bathroom'?
Bathroom is 'seomra folctha', literally a room of bathing, which usually contains a folcadán or a cith.
