HeyRuaHow to say “fax” in Irish
- Irish:
- facs
- English:
- fax, fax machine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “faks” /fˠaksˠ/
- Plural:
- facsanna (faxes)
- Genitive singular:
- facs, an fhacs (e.g. uimhir an fhacs, the fax number)
- Genitive plural:
- facsanna, na bhfacsanna (e.g. seoladh na bhfacsanna, the sending of the faxes)
What does “facs” mean?
“Facs” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fax
- A document sent over a telephone line and printed out at the other end, or the message itself.Also: facsimile, fax message.
1 other meaning: fax machine
- 2fax machine
- The machine used to send and receive faxes.Also: fax, telefax.
“Facs” with the article
The plural of fax in Irish is facsanna. Here is facs after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Facs” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using facs, the Irish word for fax.
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Fax in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fax?
The Irish for fax is facs (pronounced “faks”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is facsanna. Depending on context it can also mean fax machine.
How do you pronounce facs in Irish?
Facs is said like “faks” (IPA /fˠaksˠ/).
What is the plural of fax in Irish?
The plural of facs is facsanna; with the article, na facsanna means “the faxes”. The genitive plural is facsanna, as in seoladh na bhfacsanna (the sending of the faxes).
Does facs have more than one meaning?
Yes. Facs can mean fax or fax machine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does facs change to fhacs or bhfacs?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) facs becomes m'fhacs (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfacs (eclipsis).
How do I say 'by fax' in Irish?
Say 'trí fhacs' or 'i bhfacs', for example 'Seol trí fhacs é' (Send it by fax).
