HeyRuaHow to say “forested” in Irish
- Irish:
- foraoiseach
- English:
- forested, forest
- Word type:
- adjective
- More forested:
- níos foraoisí
- Most forested:
- is foraoisí
- Plural:
- foraoiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-ee-shukh” /ˈfɔɾˠiːʃəx/
What does “foraoiseach” mean?
“Foraoiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- forested
- Covered with forest or woodland.Also: wooded, timbered, woodland.
1 other meaning: forest
- 2forest
- Relating to forests or forestry.Also: sylvan, forestry.
“Foraoiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is foraoiseach after ceantar (area, masculine), after tír (country, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: tír fhoraoiseach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ceantar foraoiseach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, foraoiseacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: ceantair fhoraoiseacha; after other plurals it does not: tíortha foraoiseacha.
More forested, most forested, very forested
Tá an taobh thuaidh níos foraoisí ná an taobh theas. The north side is more forested than the south side.
| more forested | níos foraoisí | in the past tense: ní b'fhoraoisí |
|---|---|---|
| most forested | is foraoisí | in the past tense: ab fhoraoisí |
| as forested as | chomh foraoiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very forested | an-fhoraoiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too forested | rófhoraoiseach | ró- lenites |
“Foraoiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Forested in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forested?
The Irish for forested is foraoiseach (pronounced “FOR-ee-shukh”). It comes after the noun: ceantar foraoiseach, a forested area; tír fhoraoiseach, a forested country.
How do you say more forested and most forested in Irish?
níos foraoisí is more forested and is foraoisí is most forested. In the past tense they become ní b'fhoraoisí and ab fhoraoisí.
Why does foraoiseach become fhoraoiseach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tír fhoraoiseach (a forested country) but ceantar foraoiseach (a forested area), because ceantar is masculine.
What is the plural of foraoiseach?
With a plural noun foraoiseach becomes foraoiseacha: ceantair fhoraoiseacha, tíortha foraoiseacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very forested in Irish?
an-fhoraoiseach. Too forested is rófhoraoiseach, and as forested as is chomh foraoiseach le.
Does foraoiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foraoiseach can mean forested or forest, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'foraoiseach' and 'coillteach'?
Both mean wooded; 'coillteach' comes from 'coill' (wood) and is more common in everyday speech, while 'foraoiseach' comes from 'foraois' (forest) and suggests larger forest.
