HeyRuaHow to say “overalls” in Irish
- Irish:
- forbhríste
- English:
- overalls
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-vreesh-tyeh” /ˈfɔɾˠəˌvʲɾʲiːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- forbhrístí (overalls)
- Genitive singular:
- forbhríste, an fhorbhríste (e.g. póca an fhorbhríste, the pocket of the overalls)
- Genitive plural:
- forbhrístí, na bhforbhrístí (e.g. pócaí na bhforbhrístí, the pockets of the overalls)
What does “forbhríste” mean?
- overalls
- A one-piece or bib-and-brace protective garment worn over ordinary clothes, especially for work.Also: dungarees, boiler suit, overall.
“Forbhríste” with the article
The plural of overalls in Irish is forbhrístí. Here is forbhríste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forbhríste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forbhríste, the Irish word for overalls.
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Overalls in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for overalls?
The Irish for overalls is forbhríste (pronounced “FOR-uh-vreesh-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forbhrístí.
How do you pronounce forbhríste in Irish?
Forbhríste is said like “FOR-uh-vreesh-tyeh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəˌvʲɾʲiːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of overalls in Irish?
The plural of forbhríste is forbhrístí; with the article, na forbhrístí means “the overalls”. The genitive plural is forbhrístí, as in pócaí na bhforbhrístí (the pockets of the overalls).
Why does forbhríste change to fhorbhríste or bhforbhríste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forbhríste becomes m'fhorbhríste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforbhríste (eclipsis).
How is 'forbhríste' related to 'bríste'?
It is formed from the prefix 'for-' (over) and 'bríste' (trousers), so literally 'over-trousers'. Like 'bríste', it is grammatically singular: 'forbhríste' means one pair of overalls.
