HeyRuaHow to say “mockery” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochaid
- English:
- mockery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUKH-ij” /ˈfˠɔxədʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fochaide, na fochaide (e.g. ábhar fochaide, an object of ridicule)
What does “fochaid” mean?
- mockery
- The act of making fun of someone or something in a scornful way.Also: ridicule, derision, scoffing, jeering.
Other Irish words for mockery: magadh (mockery), fonóid (derision)
“Fochaid” with the article
Here is fochaid after the article (an t-alt).
“Fochaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochaid, the Irish word for mockery.
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Mockery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mockery?
The Irish for mockery is fochaid (pronounced “FUKH-ij”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fochaid in Irish?
Fochaid is said like “FUKH-ij” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxədʲ/).
Does fochaid have a plural?
No plural form is given for fochaid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fochaid change to fhochaid or bhfochaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochaid becomes m'fhochaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochaid (eclipsis).
What preposition is used with fochaid?
You say 'fochaid a dhéanamh faoi dhuine', to make fun of someone, using 'faoi'.
How does fochaid differ from magadh?
'Magadh' is the more common, often lighter word for joking or mocking, while 'fochaid' stresses scornful ridicule.
