HeyRuaHow to say “fodder” in Irish
- Irish:
- farae
- English:
- fodder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-ay” /ˈfˠaɾˠeː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- farae, an fharae (e.g. praghas an fharae, the price of fodder)
What does “farae” mean?
- fodder
- Food such as hay, straw or grain given to farm animals, especially cattle and horses.Also: provender, feed, animal feed, forage.
Other Irish words for fodder: fodar (fodder)
“Farae” with the article
Here is farae after the article (an t-alt).
an farae
the fodder
No change after an
“Farae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using farae, the Irish word for fodder.
Tá farae gann i mbliana mar gheall ar an aimsir.
Fodder is scarce this year because of the weather.
Thug sé an farae do na beithígh ar maidin.
He gave the fodder to the cattle this morning.
Tá ardú mór ar phraghas an fharae.
The price of fodder has gone up a lot.
Tá go leor farae sa scioból don gheimhreadh.
There is plenty of fodder in the barn for the winter.
Chuir mé an farae i gcró na mbó.
I put the fodder in the cowshed.
Bíonn farae ag teastáil ó na capaill gach lá.
The horses need fodder every day.
Cheannaigh na feirmeoirí farae ón iasacht.
The farmers bought fodder from abroad.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fodder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fodder?
The Irish for fodder is farae (pronounced “FAR-ay”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce farae in Irish?
Farae is said like “FAR-ay” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾˠeː/).
Does farae have a plural?
No plural form is given for farae in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does farae change to fharae or bhfarae?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) farae becomes m'fharae (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfarae (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'farae' and 'féar'?
'Féar' is grass or hay in general, while 'farae' is any feed given to animals, such as hay, straw or grain.
