HeyRuaHow to say “by-product” in Irish
- Irish:
- fotháirge
- English:
- by-product
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-haw-rig-uh” /ˈfˠɔhɑːɾʲəɟə/
- Plural:
- fotháirgí (by-products)
- Genitive singular:
- fotháirge, an fhotháirge (e.g. luach an fhotháirge, the value of the by-product)
- Genitive plural:
- fotháirgí, na bhfotháirgí (e.g. díol na bhfotháirgí, the sale of the by-products)
What does “fotháirge” mean?
- by-product
- A secondary product made incidentally while making something else.Also: byproduct, side product, secondary product.
“Fotháirge” with the article
The plural of by-product in Irish is fotháirgí. Here is fotháirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fotháirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fotháirge, 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 fotháirge (pronounced “FOH-haw-rig-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fotháirgí.
How do you pronounce fotháirge in Irish?
Fotháirge is said like “FOH-haw-rig-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhɑːɾʲəɟə/).
What is the plural of by-product in Irish?
The plural of fotháirge is fotháirgí; with the article, na fotháirgí means “the by-products”. The genitive plural is fotháirgí, as in díol na bhfotháirgí (the sale of the by-products).
Why does fotháirge change to fhotháirge or bhfotháirge?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fotháirge becomes m'fhotháirge (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfotháirge (eclipsis).
How is 'fotháirge' formed?
It is 'táirge' (product) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning secondary or sub-, so 'fotháirge' is a secondary product, a by-product.
