HeyRuaHow to say “bath” in Irish
- Irish:
- folcadh
- English:
- bath, drenching, immersion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- folc, to bathe (ag folcadh, bathing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-kuh” /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠkə/
- Plural:
- folcthaí (baths)
- Genitive singular:
- folctha, an fholctha (e.g. seomra folctha, bathroom)
- Genitive plural:
- folcthaí, na bhfolcthaí (e.g. uisce na bhfolcthaí, the water of the baths)
What does “folcadh” mean?
“Folcadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bath
- The act of washing yourself or something by immersing it in water; verbal noun of the verb folc.Also: bathing, wash, washing.
“Folcadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, folcadh means bathing: it is the verbal noun of the verb folc (to bathe). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Folcadh” with the article
The plural of bath in Irish is folcthaí. Here is folcadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Folcadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folcadh, 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 folcadh (pronounced “FUL-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is folcthaí. Depending on context it can also mean drenching or immersion.
How do you pronounce folcadh in Irish?
Folcadh is said like “FUL-kuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠkə/).
What is the plural of bath in Irish?
The plural of folcadh is folcthaí; with the article, na folcthaí means “the baths”. The genitive plural is folcthaí, as in uisce na bhfolcthaí (the water of the baths).
Does folcadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Folcadh can mean bath, drenching or immersion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does folcadh change to fholcadh or bhfolcadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folcadh becomes m'fholcadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolcadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between folcadh and folcadán?
Folcadh is the bath or act of bathing, while folcadán is the bathtub itself; a shower is cithfholcadán.
