HeyRuaHow to say “harvester” in Irish
- Irish:
- fómharaí
- English:
- harvester, harvesting machine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-wur-ee” /ˈfoːwəɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- fómharaithe (harvesters)
- Genitive singular:
- fómharaí, an fhómharaí (e.g. pá an fhómharaí, the harvester's pay)
- Genitive plural:
- fómharaithe, na bhfómharaithe (e.g. obair na bhfómharaithe, the work of the harvesters)
What does “fómharaí” mean?
“Fómharaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harvester
- A person who works at gathering in the harvest.Also: harvestman, reaper, harvest worker.
1 other meaning: harvesting machine
- 2harvesting machine
- A machine used for harvesting crops, such as a combine harvester.Also: harvester, combine, combine harvester.
“Fómharaí” with the article
The plural of harvester in Irish is fómharaithe. Here is fómharaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fómharaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fómharaí, the Irish word for harvester.
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Harvester in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harvester?
The Irish for harvester is fómharaí (pronounced “FOH-wur-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fómharaithe. Depending on context it can also mean harvesting machine.
How do you pronounce fómharaí in Irish?
Fómharaí is said like “FOH-wur-ee” (IPA /ˈfoːwəɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of harvester in Irish?
The plural of fómharaí is fómharaithe; with the article, na fómharaithe means “the harvesters”. The genitive plural is fómharaithe, as in obair na bhfómharaithe (the work of the harvesters).
Does fómharaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fómharaí can mean harvester or harvesting machine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fómharaí change to fhómharaí or bhfómharaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fómharaí becomes m'fhómharaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfómharaí (eclipsis).
How is 'fómharaí' related to 'fómhar'?
'Fómhar' means harvest or autumn, and 'fómharaí' is the person who works at the harvest. Historically 'fómharaithe' were often seasonal migrant workers going to Scotland or England.
