HeyRuaHow to say “fork” in Irish
- Irish:
- forc
- English:
- fork, pitchfork, fork (of a road or tree)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “furk” /fˠɔɾˠk/
- Plural:
- foirc (forks)
- Genitive singular:
- foirc, an fhoirc (e.g. cos an fhoirc, the handle of the fork)
- Genitive plural:
- forc, na bhforc (e.g. tarraiceán na bhforc, the fork drawer)
What does “forc” mean?
“Forc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fork
- A small tool with prongs used for eating or serving food.Also: table fork, dinner fork.
2 other meanings: pitchfork or fork (of a road or tree)
- 2pitchfork
- A long-handled farm tool with prongs used for lifting hay, straw or dung.Also: hayfork, garden fork, farm fork.
- 3fork (of a road or tree)
- A point where something such as a road, branch or river divides into two.Also: fork, branching, division.
“Forc” with the article
The plural of fork in Irish is foirc. Here is forc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forc, the Irish word for fork.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fork?
The Irish for fork is forc (pronounced “furk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foirc. Depending on context it can also mean pitchfork or fork (of a road or tree).
How do you pronounce forc in Irish?
Forc is said like “furk” (IPA /fˠɔɾˠk/).
What is the plural of fork in Irish?
The plural of forc is foirc; with the article, na foirc means “the forks”. The genitive plural is forc, as in tarraiceán na bhforc (the fork drawer).
Does forc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forc can mean fork, pitchfork or fork (of a road or tree), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does forc change to fhorc or bhforc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forc becomes m'fhorc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'forc' and 'píce'?
'Forc' is the general word for a fork, including a table fork and a farm fork, while 'píce' usually means a pitchfork or a pike.
How do I say 'knife and fork' in Irish?
You say 'scian agus forc'; for cutlery in general use 'sceanra'.
