HeyRuaHow to say “overlap” in Irish
- Irish:
- forluiteacht
- English:
- overlap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-lwitch-ukht” /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠɪtʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- forluiteachtaí (overlaps)
- Genitive singular:
- forluiteachta, na forluiteachta (e.g. méid na forluiteachta, the extent of the overlap)
- Genitive plural:
- forluiteachtaí, na bhforluiteachtaí (e.g. liosta na bhforluiteachtaí, the list of overlaps)
What does “forluiteacht” mean?
- overlap
- The state or fact of things overlapping, where one thing partly covers or coincides with another.Also: overlapping, duplication, imbrication.
“Forluiteacht” with the article
The plural of overlap in Irish is forluiteachtaí. Here is forluiteacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forluiteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forluiteacht, the Irish word for overlap.
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Overlap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for overlap?
The Irish for overlap is forluiteacht (pronounced “FOR-lwitch-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forluiteachtaí.
How do you pronounce forluiteacht in Irish?
Forluiteacht is said like “FOR-lwitch-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠɪtʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of overlap in Irish?
The plural of forluiteacht is forluiteachtaí; with the article, na forluiteachtaí means “the overlaps”. The genitive plural is forluiteachtaí, as in liosta na bhforluiteachtaí (the list of overlaps).
Why does forluiteacht change to fhorluiteacht or bhforluiteacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forluiteacht becomes m'fhorluiteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforluiteacht (eclipsis).
How does 'forluiteacht' relate to 'forluí'?
'Forluí' is the verbal noun of 'forluigh' (to overlap), the act of overlapping, while 'forluiteacht' names the state or extent of overlap.
