HeyRuaHow to say “long range” in Irish
- Irish:
- fadraon
- English:
- long range
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAD-reen” /ˈfadˌɾˠiːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fadraoin, an fhadraoin (e.g. diúracán fadraoin, long-range missile)
What does “fadraon” mean?
- long range
- A long distance or reach, especially the distance over which something such as a weapon, vehicle or signal can operate.Also: long-range, long distance, range.
“Fadraon” with the article
Here is fadraon after the article (an t-alt).
an fadraon
the long range
No change after an
“Fadraon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fadraon, the Irish word for long range.
Tá fadraon ag an diúracán nua seo.
This new missile has a long range.
Cheannaigh an t-arm diúracáin fhadraoin.
The army bought long-range missiles.
Is eitleán fadraoin é sin.
That is a long-range aircraft.
Bhí réamhaisnéis fhadraoin ar an raidió aréir.
There was a long-range forecast on the radio last night.
Oibríonn an córas seo ar fhadraon.
This system works over a long range.
Ní féidir leis an ngunna sin fadraon a bhaint amach.
That gun can't reach a long range.
Úsáidtear radar fadraoin chun longa a aimsiú.
Long-range radar is used to detect ships.
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Long range in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for long range?
The Irish for long range is fadraon (pronounced “FAD-reen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fadraon in Irish?
Fadraon is said like “FAD-reen” (IPA /ˈfadˌɾˠiːnˠ/).
Does fadraon have a plural?
No plural form is given for fadraon in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fadraon change to fhadraon or bhfadraon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fadraon becomes m'fhadraon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfadraon (eclipsis).
How is 'fadraon' usually used?
It most often appears in the genitive as an adjective-like qualifier, as in 'diúracán fadraoin' (long-range missile) or 'eitleán fadraoin' (long-range aircraft).
