HeyRuaHow to say “overlap” in Irish
- Irish:
- forluí
- English:
- overlap
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forluigh, to overlap (ag forluí, overlapping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-lee” /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠiː/
- Genitive singular:
- forluí, an fhorluí (e.g. méid an fhorluí, the extent of the overlap)
What does “forluí” mean?
- overlap
- The state or act of things lying partly over one another or covering the same area; the verbal noun of the verb forluigh.Also: overlapping, overlay.
“Forluí” as a verbal noun
After ag, forluí means overlapping: it is the verbal noun of the verb forluigh (to overlap). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forluí” with the article
Here is forluí after the article (an t-alt).
“Forluí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forluí, the Irish word for overlap.
Other nouns in Irish
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Overlap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for overlap?
The Irish for overlap is forluí (pronounced “FOR-lee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce forluí in Irish?
Forluí is said like “FOR-lee” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠiː/).
Does forluí have a plural?
No plural form is given for forluí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does forluí change to fhorluí or bhforluí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forluí becomes m'fhorluí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforluí (eclipsis).
What verb is forluí connected to?
Forluí is the verbal noun of forluigh, 'overlap', so 'they overlap' is forluíonn siad and 'overlapping' is ag forluí.
