HeyRuaHow to say “flap” in Irish
- Irish:
- plapa
- English:
- flap, fly (of trousers)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAP-uh” /ˈpl̪ˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- plapaí (flaps)
- Genitive singular:
- plapa, an phlapa (e.g. imeall an phlapa, the edge of the flap)
- Genitive plural:
- plapaí, na bplapaí (e.g. imill na bplapaí, the edges of the flaps)
What does “plapa” mean?
“Plapa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flap
- A flat piece of material that hangs or folds over an opening, such as on a pocket, envelope or tent.Also: pocket flap, envelope flap, fly.
1 other meaning: fly (of trousers)
- 2fly (of trousers)
- The opening at the front of trousers, covered by a flap.Also: fly, flies, trouser fly.
“Plapa” with the article
The plural of flap in Irish is plapaí. Here is plapa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plapa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plapa, 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 plapa (pronounced “PLAP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plapaí. Depending on context it can also mean fly (of trousers).
How do you pronounce plapa in Irish?
Plapa is said like “PLAP-uh” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of flap in Irish?
The plural of plapa is plapaí; with the article, na plapaí means “the flaps”. The genitive plural is plapaí, as in imill na bplapaí (the edges of the flaps).
Does plapa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plapa can mean flap or fly (of trousers), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plapa change to phlapa or bplapa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plapa becomes mo phlapa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplapa (eclipsis).
Is 'plapa' used for the flap of a bird's wings?
No, 'plapa' is a flap of material, as on a pocket or envelope; for flapping wings Irish uses the verb 'plapáil' or 'cleitearnach'.
