HeyRuaHow to say “foundation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fotha
- English:
- foundation, source, feed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-huh” /ˈfˠɔhə/
- Plural:
- fothaí (foundations)
- Genitive singular:
- fotha, an fhotha (e.g. láidreacht an fhotha, the strength of the foundation)
- Genitive plural:
- fothaí, na bhfothaí (e.g. liosta na bhfothaí, the list of the feeds)
What does “fotha” mean?
“Fotha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foundation
- The base or groundwork on which something is built or rests.Also: base, basis, groundwork.
2 other meanings: source or feed
- 2source
- The origin or root from which something springs.Also: origin, root.
- 3feed
- A continuous supply of material or data, such as a news feed or the part of a machine that material is fed into.Also: news feed, data feed.
Other Irish words for foundation: dúshraith (foundation)
“Fotha” with the article
The plural of foundation in Irish is fothaí. Here is fotha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fotha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fotha, the Irish word for foundation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Foundation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foundation?
The Irish for foundation is fotha (pronounced “FUH-huh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fothaí. Depending on context it can also mean source or feed.
How do you pronounce fotha in Irish?
Fotha is said like “FUH-huh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhə/).
What is the plural of foundation in Irish?
The plural of fotha is fothaí; with the article, na fothaí means “the foundations”. The genitive plural is fothaí, as in liosta na bhfothaí (the list of the feeds).
Does fotha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fotha can mean foundation, source or feed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fotha change to fhotha or bhfotha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fotha becomes m'fhotha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfotha (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fotha' and 'dúshraith'?
'Dúshraith' is the usual everyday word for the foundation of a building, while 'fotha' is more literary for a foundation or basis, and is also used technically for a feed, as in 'fotha nuachta'.
