HeyRuaHow to say “farce” in Irish
- Irish:
- fronsa
- English:
- farce
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRON-suh” /ˈfˠɾˠɔn̪ˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- fronsaí (farces)
- Genitive singular:
- fronsa, an fhronsa (e.g. teideal an fhronsa, the title of the farce)
- Genitive plural:
- fronsaí, na bhfronsaí (e.g. scríbhneoir na bhfronsaí, the writer of the farces)
What does “fronsa” mean?
“Fronsa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- farce
- A comic play or show built on absurd situations and exaggerated humour.Also: comic play, slapstick comedy.
1 other meaning:
- 2farce
- An event or process that is so badly managed or absurd that it is ridiculous.Also: mockery, sham, travesty.
“Fronsa” with the article
The plural of farce in Irish is fronsaí. Here is fronsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fronsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fronsa, the Irish word for farce.
Other nouns in Irish
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Farce in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for farce?
The Irish for farce is fronsa (pronounced “FRON-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fronsaí.
How do you pronounce fronsa in Irish?
Fronsa is said like “FRON-suh” (IPA /ˈfˠɾˠɔn̪ˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of farce in Irish?
The plural of fronsa is fronsaí; with the article, na fronsaí means “the farces”. The genitive plural is fronsaí, as in scríbhneoir na bhfronsaí (the writer of the farces).
Why does fronsa change to fhronsa or bhfronsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fronsa becomes mo fhronsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfronsa (eclipsis).
Can 'fronsa' describe a ridiculous real situation, like English 'farce'?
Yes, as in English: 'Ba fhronsa é an triail' means 'The trial was a farce'.
How is 'fronsa' different from 'coiméide'?
'Coiméide' is comedy in general, while 'fronsa' is a broad, absurd kind of comedy.
