HeyRuaHow to say “downpipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- fánphíobán
- English:
- downpipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWN-fee-bawn” /ˈfˠɑːnˌfʲiːbˠɑːn/
- Plural:
- fánphíobáin (downpipes)
- Genitive singular:
- fánphíobáin, an fhánphíobáin (e.g. bun an fhánphíobáin, the bottom of the downpipe)
- Genitive plural:
- fánphíobán, na bhfánphíobán (e.g. deisiú fánphíobán, repairing downpipes)
What does “fánphíobán” mean?
- downpipe
- A vertical pipe that carries rainwater down from the gutter of a roof to the ground or a drain.Also: downspout, drainpipe, rainwater pipe.
“Fánphíobán” with the article
The plural of downpipe in Irish is fánphíobáin. Here is fánphíobán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fánphíobán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fánphíobán, the Irish word for downpipe.
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Downpipe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for downpipe?
The Irish for downpipe is fánphíobán (pronounced “FAWN-fee-bawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fánphíobáin.
How do you pronounce fánphíobán in Irish?
Fánphíobán is said like “FAWN-fee-bawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɑːnˌfʲiːbˠɑːn/).
What is the plural of downpipe in Irish?
The plural of fánphíobán is fánphíobáin; with the article, na fánphíobáin means “the downpipes”. The genitive plural is fánphíobán, as in deisiú fánphíobán (repairing downpipes).
Why does fánphíobán change to fhánphíobán or bhfánphíobán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fánphíobán becomes m'fhánphíobán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfánphíobán (eclipsis).
How is 'fánphíobán' different from 'gáitéar'?
A 'gáitéar' is the gutter running along the edge of the roof, while the 'fánphíobán' is the vertical pipe that takes the water down from it.
