HeyRuaHow to say “flap” in Irish
- Irish:
- flapa
- English:
- flap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLAP-uh” /ˈfl̪ˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- flapaí (flaps)
- Genitive singular:
- flapa, an fhlapa (e.g. imeall an fhlapa, the edge of the flap)
- Genitive plural:
- flapaí, na bhflapaí (e.g. cnaipí na bhflapaí, the buttons of the flaps)
What does “flapa” mean?
“Flapa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flap
- A flat piece of material attached on one side that hangs loosely or covers an opening, such as on a pocket, envelope or tent.Also: pocket flap, envelope flap, tent flap.
1 other meaning:
- 2flap
- A hinged movable section on the wing of an aircraft used to control lift.Also: wing flap.
Other Irish words for flap: plapa (flap)
“Flapa” with the article
The plural of flap in Irish is flapaí. Here is flapa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Flapa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flapa, the Irish word for flap.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flap?
The Irish for flap is flapa (pronounced “FLAP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flapaí.
How do you pronounce flapa in Irish?
Flapa is said like “FLAP-uh” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of flap in Irish?
The plural of flapa is flapaí; with the article, na flapaí means “the flaps”. The genitive plural is flapaí, as in cnaipí na bhflapaí (the buttons of the flaps).
Why does flapa change to fhlapa or bhflapa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flapa becomes mo fhlapa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflapa (eclipsis).
Is there another word for a lid or cover besides 'flapa'?
Yes, 'claibín' is a lid or cap, such as on a jar, while 'flapa' is a loose hanging piece like a pocket or envelope flap.
