Overload in Irish (Forlucht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for overload?

The Irish for overload is forlucht (pronounced “FOR-lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forluchtaí.

Q: What is the plural of overload in Irish?

The plural of forlucht is forluchtaí; with the article, na forluchtaí means “the overloads”. The genitive plural is forluchtaí, as in cosc na bhforluchtaí (the prevention of overloads).

How to say “overload” in Irish

Irish:: forlucht
English:: overload
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-lukht” /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: forluchtaí (overloads)
Genitive singular:: forluchta, an fhorluchta (e.g. cosaint forluchta, overload protection)
Genitive plural:: forluchtaí, na bhforluchtaí (e.g. cosc na bhforluchtaí, the prevention of overloads)

What does “forlucht” mean?

overload: A load or charge greater than something is designed to carry, especially in an electrical circuit or battery.Also: overcharge, excess load, electrical overload.

“Forlucht” with the article

The plural of overload in Irish is forluchtaí. Here is forlucht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an forlucht

the overload

No change after an

na forluchtaí

the overloads

Plural: no change after na

“Forlucht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forlucht, the Irish word for overload.

Tharla forlucht sa chiorcad aréir.

There was an overload in the circuit last night.

Shéid an fiús mar gheall ar an bhforlucht.

The fuse blew because of the overload.

Tá gléas cosanta forluchta sa bhosca.

There is an overload protection device in the box.

Is féidir le forluchtaí an mótar a lot.

Overloads can damage the motor.

Cuireann an forlucht teas sa chábla.

The overload heats the cable.

Seachain forlucht ar an gceallra nua.

Avoid overcharging the new battery.

Ní raibh aon fhorlucht ar an líonra inniu.

There was no overload on the network today.

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Overload in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for overload?

The Irish for overload is forlucht (pronounced “FOR-lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forluchtaí.

How do you pronounce forlucht in Irish?

Forlucht is said like “FOR-lukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of overload in Irish?

The plural of forlucht is forluchtaí; with the article, na forluchtaí means “the overloads”. The genitive plural is forluchtaí, as in cosc na bhforluchtaí (the prevention of overloads).

Why does forlucht change to fhorlucht or bhforlucht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forlucht becomes m'fhorlucht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforlucht (eclipsis).

How is 'forlucht' related to 'lucht'?

It is built from the prefix 'for-' (over, excess) and 'lucht' (load, charge), so 'forlucht' is an overload or overcharge.

Overload in Irish (Forlucht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage