HeyRuaHow to say “lintel” in Irish
- Irish:
- fardoras
- English:
- lintel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-dur-us” /ˈfˠaɾˠd̪ˠəɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- fardoirse (lintels)
- Genitive singular:
- fardorais, an fhardorais (e.g. lár an fhardorais, the middle of the lintel)
- Genitive plural:
- fardoirse, na bhfardoirse (e.g. ag deisiú fardoirse, repairing lintels)
What does “fardoras” mean?
- lintel
- A horizontal beam or stone set across the top of a door or window opening.Also: door lintel, window head, transom.
“Fardoras” with the article
The plural of lintel in Irish is fardoirse. Here is fardoras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fardoras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fardoras, the Irish word for lintel.
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Lintel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lintel?
The Irish for lintel is fardoras (pronounced “FAR-dur-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fardoirse.
How do you pronounce fardoras in Irish?
Fardoras is said like “FAR-dur-us” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾˠd̪ˠəɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of lintel in Irish?
The plural of fardoras is fardoirse; with the article, na fardoirse means “the lintels”. The genitive plural is fardoirse, as in ag deisiú fardoirse (repairing lintels).
Why does fardoras change to fhardoras or bhfardoras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fardoras becomes m'fhardoras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfardoras (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fardoras' and 'tairseach'?
'Fardoras' is the lintel above the door, while 'tairseach' is the threshold at the bottom of it.
