Foreskin in Irish (Forchraiceann): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for foreskin?

The Irish for foreskin is forchraiceann (pronounced “FOR-khrak-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forchraicne. Depending on context it can also mean epidermis or coating.

Q: What is the plural of foreskin in Irish?

The plural of forchraiceann is forchraicne; with the article, na forchraicne means “the foreskins”. The genitive plural is forchraicne, as in craiceann na bhforchraicne (the skin of the foreskins).

Q: Does forchraiceann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forchraiceann can mean foreskin, epidermis or coating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “foreskin” in Irish

Irish:: forchraiceann
English:: foreskin, epidermis, coating
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-khrak-un” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌxɾˠacənˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: forchraicne (foreskins)
Genitive singular:: forchraicinn, an fhorchraicinn (e.g. gearradh an fhorchraicinn, cutting of the foreskin)
Genitive plural:: forchraicne, na bhforchraicne (e.g. craiceann na bhforchraicne, the skin of the foreskins)

What does “forchraiceann” mean?

“Forchraiceann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

foreskin: The fold of skin covering the tip of the penis.Also: prepuce.

2 other meanings: epidermis or coating

2epidermis: The outer layer of the skin.Also: outer skin, cuticle.
3coating: A thin outer layer or covering on something.Also: outer layer, film.

“Forchraiceann” with the article

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

an forchraiceann

the foreskin

No change after an

na forchraicne

the foreskins

Plural: no change after na

“Forchraiceann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forchraiceann, the Irish word for foreskin.

Is cuid den chraiceann é an forchraiceann.

The epidermis is part of the skin.

Baintear an forchraiceann le linn timpeallghearrtha.

The foreskin is removed during circumcision.

Tá cealla marbha ar bharr an fhorchraicinn.

There are dead cells on top of the epidermis.

Bhí at ar a fhorchraiceann.

His foreskin was swollen.

Tá forchraiceann tanaí céarach ar an duilleog.

The leaf has a thin waxy coating.

Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an bhforchraiceann.

The doctor examined the foreskin.

Cosnaíonn forchraicne áirithe an miotal ar mheirg.

Certain coatings protect the metal from rust.

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Foreskin in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for foreskin?

The Irish for foreskin is forchraiceann (pronounced “FOR-khrak-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forchraicne. Depending on context it can also mean epidermis or coating.

How do you pronounce forchraiceann in Irish?

Forchraiceann is said like “FOR-khrak-un” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌxɾˠacənˠ/).

What is the plural of foreskin in Irish?

The plural of forchraiceann is forchraicne; with the article, na forchraicne means “the foreskins”. The genitive plural is forchraicne, as in craiceann na bhforchraicne (the skin of the foreskins).

Does forchraiceann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forchraiceann can mean foreskin, epidermis or coating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does forchraiceann change to fhorchraiceann or bhforchraiceann?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forchraiceann becomes m'fhorchraiceann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforchraiceann (eclipsis).

How does forchraiceann differ from craiceann?

Craiceann is skin in general, while forchraiceann is the outer layer (epidermis) or specifically the foreskin.

Foreskin in Irish (Forchraiceann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage