Flap in Irish (Flap): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for flap?

The Irish for flap is flap (pronounced “flap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flapanna. Depending on context it can also mean flap (of aircraft wing).

Q: What is the plural of flap in Irish?

The plural of flap is flapanna; with the article, na flapanna means “the flaps”. The genitive plural is flapanna, as in imeall na bhflapanna (the edges of the flaps).

Q: Does flap have more than one meaning?

Yes. Flap can mean flap or flap (of aircraft wing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “flap” in Irish

Irish:: flap
English:: flap, flap (of aircraft wing)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “flap” /fl̪ˠapˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: flapanna (flaps)
Genitive singular:: flapa, an fhlapa (e.g. imeall an fhlapa, edge of the flap)
Genitive plural:: flapanna, na bhflapanna (e.g. imeall na bhflapanna, the edges of the flaps)

What does “flap” mean?

“Flap” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

flap: A flat piece of material attached on one side that hangs loose or covers an opening, such as on an envelope, pocket or tent.Also: envelope flap, pocket flap, tent flap.

1 other meaning: flap (of aircraft wing)

2flap (of aircraft wing): A hinged part on the back edge of an aircraft wing that can be raised or lowered.Also: flap, wing flap.

Other Irish words for flap: plapa (flap)

“Flap” with the article

The plural of flap in Irish is flapanna. Here is flap after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an flap

the flap

No change after an

na flapanna

the flaps

Plural: no change after na

“Flap” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using flap, the Irish word for flap.

Dún an flap ar an gclúdach.

Close the flap on the envelope.

Tá flap ar gach póca den chóta seo.

Every pocket on this coat has a flap.

Bhí poll i bhflap an phubaill.

There was a hole in the tent flap.

D'ardaigh an píolóta na flapanna roimh thuirlingt.

The pilot raised the flaps before landing.

Greamaigh mo fhlap leis an ngliú seo.

Stick down my flap with this glue.

Cuir an litir isteach faoin bhflap.

Put the letter in under the flap.

Tá cnaipe ar imeall an fhlapa.

There is a button on the edge of the flap.

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Flap in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for flap?

The Irish for flap is flap (pronounced “flap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flapanna. Depending on context it can also mean flap (of aircraft wing).

How do you pronounce flap in Irish?

Flap is said like “flap” (IPA /fl̪ˠapˠ/).

What is the plural of flap in Irish?

The plural of flap is flapanna; with the article, na flapanna means “the flaps”. The genitive plural is flapanna, as in imeall na bhflapanna (the edges of the flaps).

Does flap have more than one meaning?

Yes. Flap can mean flap or flap (of aircraft wing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does flap change to fhlap or bhflap?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flap becomes mo fhlap (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflap (eclipsis).

Can 'flap' mean a fuss or panic in Irish, as in English?

Not usually; for a state of agitation use 'fuadar' or 'corrabhuais' instead of 'flap'.

Flap in Irish (Flap): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage