HeyRuaHow to say “mudguard” in Irish
- Irish:
- pludgharda
- English:
- mudguard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLUD-ghar-duh” /ˈpl̪ˠʊd̪ˠˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- pludghardaí (mudguards)
- Genitive singular:
- pludgharda, an phludgharda (e.g. lúb an phludgharda, the bracket of the mudguard)
- Genitive plural:
- pludghardaí, na bpludghardaí (e.g. feistiú na bpludghardaí, the fitting of the mudguards)
What does “pludgharda” mean?
- mudguard
- A curved cover over the wheel of a bicycle or vehicle that stops mud and water from splashing up.Also: fender, mud flap, wing.
“Pludgharda” with the article
The plural of mudguard in Irish is pludghardaí. Here is pludgharda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pludgharda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pludgharda, the Irish word for mudguard.
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Mudguard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mudguard?
The Irish for mudguard is pludgharda (pronounced “PLUD-ghar-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pludghardaí.
How do you pronounce pludgharda in Irish?
Pludgharda is said like “PLUD-ghar-duh” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠʊd̪ˠˌɣaːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of mudguard in Irish?
The plural of pludgharda is pludghardaí; with the article, na pludghardaí means “the mudguards”. The genitive plural is pludghardaí, as in feistiú na bpludghardaí (the fitting of the mudguards).
Why does pludgharda change to phludgharda or bpludgharda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pludgharda becomes mo phludgharda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpludgharda (eclipsis).
What is the word made of?
Pludgharda combines plud, an old word for mud or slush, with garda, guard, giving a direct equivalent of English mudguard.
