HeyRuaHow to say “overload” in Irish
- Irish:
- forualach
- English:
- overload
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-oo-uh-lukh” /ˈfɔɾˌuəlˠəx/
- Plural:
- forualaí (overloads)
- Genitive singular:
- forualaigh, an fhorualaigh (e.g. contúirt an fhorualaigh, the danger of the overload)
- Genitive plural:
- forualach, na bhforualach
What does “forualach” mean?
- overload
- A load or burden that is too heavy, more than something or someone can properly carry or handle.Also: excessive load, overburden, surcharge.
“Forualach” with the article
The plural of overload in Irish is forualaí. Here is forualach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forualach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forualach, the Irish word for overload.
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Overload in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for overload?
The Irish for overload is forualach (pronounced “FOR-oo-uh-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forualaí.
How do you pronounce forualach in Irish?
Forualach is said like “FOR-oo-uh-lukh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˌuəlˠəx/).
What is the plural of overload in Irish?
The plural of forualach is forualaí; with the article, na forualaí means “the overloads”.
Why does forualach change to fhorualach or bhforualach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forualach becomes m'fhorualach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforualach (eclipsis).
How is 'forualach' related to 'ualach'?
It is 'ualach' (load, burden) with the prefix 'for-' meaning over or excess, so 'forualach' is an overload.
