HeyRuaHow to say “fodder” in Irish
- Irish:
- fodar
- English:
- fodder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUD-ur” /ˈfˠɔd̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fodair, an fhodair (e.g. cruach fodair, a stack of fodder)
What does “fodar” mean?
- fodder
- Dried food such as hay or straw given to farm animals, especially in winter.Also: animal feed, forage, hay, straw.
“Fodar” with the article
Here is fodar after the article (an t-alt).
an fodar
the fodder
No change after an
“Fodar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fodar, the Irish word for fodder.
Tá fodar gann i mbliana.
Fodder is scarce this year.
Thug sé an fodar do na ba.
He gave the fodder to the cows.
Níl mórán fodair fágtha againn don gheimhreadh.
We haven't much fodder left for the winter.
Cheannaigh an feirmeoir fodar ón gcomharsa.
The farmer bought fodder from the neighbour.
Tá an fodar sa scioból.
The fodder is in the barn.
Bhí praghas an fhodair ard an t-earrach sin.
The price of fodder was high that spring.
Chuir an bháisteach an fodar amú.
The rain ruined the fodder.
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Fodder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fodder?
The Irish for fodder is fodar (pronounced “FUD-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fodar in Irish?
Fodar is said like “FUD-ur” (IPA /ˈfˠɔd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does fodar have a plural?
No plural form is given for fodar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fodar change to fhodar or bhfodar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fodar becomes m'fhodar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfodar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fodar' and 'féar'?
'Féar' is grass or hay in general, while 'fodar' is any dried feed, such as hay or straw, stored and given to livestock.
