HeyRuaHow to say “chisel” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuarshiséal
- English:
- chisel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOOR-hish-ayl” /ˈfuəɾˌhɪʃeːlˠ/
- Plural:
- fuarshiséil (chisels)
- Genitive singular:
- fuarshiséil, an fhuarshiséil (e.g. faobhar an fhuarshiséil, the edge of the cold chisel)
- Genitive plural:
- fuarshiséal, na bhfuarshiséal (e.g. faobhair na bhfuarshiséal, the edges of the cold chisels)
What does “fuarshiséal” mean?
- chisel
- A strong steel chisel used cold, without heating, for cutting metal, stone or brick.Also: cold chisel, mason's chisel, metal chisel.
“Fuarshiséal” with the article
The plural of chisel in Irish is fuarshiséil. Here is fuarshiséal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuarshiséal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuarshiséal, the Irish word for chisel.
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Chisel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chisel?
The Irish for chisel is fuarshiséal (pronounced “FOOR-hish-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuarshiséil.
How do you pronounce fuarshiséal in Irish?
Fuarshiséal is said like “FOOR-hish-ayl” (IPA /ˈfuəɾˌhɪʃeːlˠ/).
What is the plural of chisel in Irish?
The plural of fuarshiséal is fuarshiséil; with the article, na fuarshiséil means “the chisels”. The genitive plural is fuarshiséal, as in faobhair na bhfuarshiséal (the edges of the cold chisels).
Why does fuarshiséal change to fhuarshiséal or bhfuarshiséal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuarshiséal becomes m'fhuarshiséal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuarshiséal (eclipsis).
How is 'fuarshiséal' different from 'siséal'?
'Siséal' is any chisel, often for wood, while 'fuarshiséal' is specifically a cold chisel for cutting metal or stone.
