HeyRuaHow to say “by-product” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuíolltáirge
- English:
- by-product
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEEL-taw-ir-gyuh” /ˈfʲiːl̪ˠˌt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/
- Plural:
- fuíolltáirgí (by-products)
- Genitive singular:
- fuíolltáirge, an fhuíolltáirge (e.g. luach an fhuíolltáirge, the value of the by-product)
- Genitive plural:
- fuíolltáirgí, na bhfuíolltáirgí (e.g. díol na bhfuíolltáirgí, the sale of the by-products)
What does “fuíolltáirge” mean?
- by-product
- A secondary product made incidentally while manufacturing or producing something else.Also: byproduct, residual product, waste product.
“Fuíolltáirge” with the article
The plural of by-product in Irish is fuíolltáirgí. Here is fuíolltáirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuíolltáirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuíolltáirge, the Irish word for by-product.
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By-product in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for by-product?
The Irish for by-product is fuíolltáirge (pronounced “FEEL-taw-ir-gyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuíolltáirgí.
How do you pronounce fuíolltáirge in Irish?
Fuíolltáirge is said like “FEEL-taw-ir-gyuh” (IPA /ˈfʲiːl̪ˠˌt̪ˠaːɾʲɟə/).
What is the plural of by-product in Irish?
The plural of fuíolltáirge is fuíolltáirgí; with the article, na fuíolltáirgí means “the by-products”. The genitive plural is fuíolltáirgí, as in díol na bhfuíolltáirgí (the sale of the by-products).
Why does fuíolltáirge change to fhuíolltáirge or bhfuíolltáirge?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuíolltáirge becomes m'fhuíolltáirge (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuíolltáirge (eclipsis).
How is 'fuíolltáirge' built?
It combines 'fuíoll' (remainder, leftover) with 'táirge' (product), so literally a leftover product, a by-product.
