HeyRuaHow to say “guillemot” in Irish
- Irish:
- foracha
- English:
- guillemot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-khuh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəxə/
- Plural:
- forachain (guillemots)
- Genitive singular:
- forachan, na forachan (e.g. ubh na forachan, the guillemot's egg)
- Genitive plural:
- forachain, na bhforachain (e.g. coilíneacht na bhforachain, the colony of the guillemots)
What does “foracha” mean?
- guillemot
- A black and white seabird of the auk family that nests in large colonies on sea cliffs.Also: common guillemot, murre, seabird.
“Foracha” with the article
The plural of guillemot in Irish is forachain. Here is foracha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foracha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foracha, the Irish word for guillemot.
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Guillemot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guillemot?
The Irish for guillemot is foracha (pronounced “FOR-uh-khuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forachain.
How do you pronounce foracha in Irish?
Foracha is said like “FOR-uh-khuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəxə/).
What is the plural of guillemot in Irish?
The plural of foracha is forachain; with the article, na forachain means “the guillemots”. The genitive plural is forachain, as in coilíneacht na bhforachain (the colony of the guillemots).
Why does foracha change to fhoracha or bhforacha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foracha becomes m'fhoracha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforacha (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foracha and crosán?
Foracha is the guillemot, while crosán is the razorbill, a similar auk with a thicker, flattened bill.
