HeyRuaHow to say “footpath” in Irish
- Irish:
- forchosán
- English:
- footpath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-khuh-sawn” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌxɔsˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- forchosáin (footpaths)
- Genitive singular:
- forchosáin, an fhorchosáin (e.g. imeall an fhorchosáin, the edge of the footpath)
- Genitive plural:
- forchosán, na bhforchosán (e.g. deisiú na bhforchosán, the repair of the footpaths)
What does “forchosán” mean?
- footpath
- A paved path for people on foot, usually beside a road or street.Also: pavement, sidewalk, footway.
Other Irish words for footpath: cosán (path)
“Forchosán” with the article
The plural of footpath in Irish is forchosáin. Here is forchosán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forchosán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forchosán, the Irish word for footpath.
Other nouns in Irish
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Footpath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for footpath?
The Irish for footpath is forchosán (pronounced “FOR-khuh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forchosáin.
How do you pronounce forchosán in Irish?
Forchosán is said like “FOR-khuh-sawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌxɔsˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of footpath in Irish?
The plural of forchosán is forchosáin; with the article, na forchosáin means “the footpaths”. The genitive plural is forchosán, as in deisiú na bhforchosán (the repair of the footpaths).
Why does forchosán change to fhorchosán or bhforchosán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forchosán becomes m'fhorchosán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforchosán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between forchosán and cosán?
Cosán is any path or track, even across a field, while forchosán is specifically a paved footpath or pavement beside a road.
