HeyRuaHow to say “furnace” in Irish
- Irish:
- foirnéis
- English:
- furnace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-naysh” /ˈfˠɔɾʲn̪ʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- foirnéisí (furnaces)
- Genitive singular:
- foirnéise, na foirnéise (e.g. doras na foirnéise, the door of the furnace)
- Genitive plural:
- foirnéisí, na bhfoirnéisí (e.g. teas na bhfoirnéisí, the heat of the furnaces)
What does “foirnéis” mean?
- furnace
- An enclosed structure in which a very hot fire is kept, used for heating buildings or for melting metal.Also: kiln, smelter, blast furnace.
“Foirnéis” with the article
The plural of furnace in Irish is foirnéisí. Here is foirnéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foirnéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foirnéis, the Irish word for furnace.
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Furnace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for furnace?
The Irish for furnace is foirnéis (pronounced “FOR-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is foirnéisí.
How do you pronounce foirnéis in Irish?
Foirnéis is said like “FOR-naysh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾʲn̪ʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of furnace in Irish?
The plural of foirnéis is foirnéisí; with the article, na foirnéisí means “the furnaces”. The genitive plural is foirnéisí, as in teas na bhfoirnéisí (the heat of the furnaces).
Why does foirnéis change to fhoirnéis or bhfoirnéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirnéis becomes m'fhoirnéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirnéis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foirnéis' and 'sorn'?
'Foirnéis' is a large industrial or heating furnace, while 'sorn' is usually a stove or kitchen range.
