HeyRuaHow to say “forage” in Irish
- Irish:
- foráiste
- English:
- forage, foraging
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-aash-tyuh” /ˈfɔɾˠaːʃtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- foráiste, an fhoráiste (e.g. stór foráiste, a store of forage)
What does “foráiste” mean?
“Foráiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- forage
- Food gathered or grown for animals, especially cattle and horses, such as hay or fodder crops.Also: fodder, animal feed.
1 other meaning: foraging
- 2foraging
- The act of searching about for food or provisions.Also: search for food, rummaging.
“Foráiste” with the article
Here is foráiste after the article (an t-alt).
“Foráiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foráiste, the Irish word for forage.
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Forage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forage?
The Irish for forage is foráiste (pronounced “FOR-aash-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean foraging.
How do you pronounce foráiste in Irish?
Foráiste is said like “FOR-aash-tyuh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠaːʃtʲə/).
Does foráiste have a plural?
No plural form is given for foráiste in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does foráiste have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foráiste can mean forage or foraging, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foráiste change to fhoráiste or bhforáiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foráiste becomes m'fhoráiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforáiste (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foráiste' and 'farae'?
Both refer to animal feed; 'farae' is the everyday word for fodder, while 'foráiste' is more often forage crops or the act of foraging.
