HeyRuaHow to say “corn” in Irish
- Irish:
- fadharcán
- English:
- corn, knot, lump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIRE-kawn” /ˈfˠaiɾˠkˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fadharcáin (corns)
- Genitive singular:
- fadharcáin, an fhadharcáin (e.g. pian an fhadharcáin, the pain of the corn)
- Genitive plural:
- fadharcán, na bhfadharcán (e.g. leigheas fadharcán, a cure for corns)
What does “fadharcán” mean?
“Fadharcán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corn
- A small hard painful patch of thickened skin on the foot, especially on a toe.Also: callus, callosity, hard skin.
“Fadharcán” with the article
The plural of corn in Irish is fadharcáin. Here is fadharcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fadharcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fadharcán, the Irish word for corn.
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Corn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corn?
The Irish for corn is fadharcán (pronounced “FIRE-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fadharcáin. Depending on context it can also mean knot or lump.
How do you pronounce fadharcán in Irish?
Fadharcán is said like “FIRE-kawn” (IPA /ˈfˠaiɾˠkˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of corn in Irish?
The plural of fadharcán is fadharcáin; with the article, na fadharcáin means “the corns”. The genitive plural is fadharcán, as in leigheas fadharcán (a cure for corns).
Does fadharcán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fadharcán can mean corn, knot or lump, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fadharcán change to fhadharcán or bhfadharcán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fadharcán becomes m'fhadharcán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfadharcán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fadharcán and snaidhm?
A fadharcán in wood is a natural knot or gnarl in the grain, while snaidhm is a knot tied in a rope or string.
