HeyRuaHow to say “noise” in Irish
- Irish:
- fothram
- English:
- noise
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-ha-rum” /ˈfˠɔhəɾˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fothraim, an fhothraim (e.g. foinse an fhothraim, the source of the noise)
What does “fothram” mean?
- noise
- A loud or confused sound, such as a din or racket.Also: din, racket, clamour, commotion.
Other Irish words for noise: fuaim (sound), torann (noise), gleo (noise), trup (noise)
“Fothram” with the article
Here is fothram after the article (an t-alt).
“Fothram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fothram, the Irish word for noise.
Other nouns in Irish
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Noise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for noise?
The Irish for noise is fothram (pronounced “FUH-ha-rum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fothram in Irish?
Fothram is said like “FUH-ha-rum” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhəɾˠəmˠ/).
Does fothram have a plural?
No plural form is given for fothram in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fothram change to fhothram or bhfothram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fothram becomes m'fhothram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfothram (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fothram and torann?
Both mean noise; torann is the more general word, while fothram often suggests a clattering or confused din. They are largely interchangeable in everyday speech.
