HeyRuaHow to say “prop” in Irish
- Irish:
- frapa
- English:
- prop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAP-uh” /ˈfɾˠapˠə/
- Plural:
- frapaí (props)
- Genitive singular:
- frapa, an fhrapa (e.g. bun an fhrapa, the base of the prop)
- Genitive plural:
- frapaí, na bhfrapaí (e.g. suíomh na bhfrapaí, the position of the props)
What does “frapa” mean?
- prop
- A support, such as a post or beam, used to hold something up or keep it in place.Also: support, stay, shore, strut.
“Frapa” with the article
The plural of prop in Irish is frapaí. Here is frapa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frapa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frapa, the Irish word for prop.
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Prop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prop?
The Irish for prop is frapa (pronounced “FRAP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frapaí.
How do you pronounce frapa in Irish?
Frapa is said like “FRAP-uh” (IPA /ˈfɾˠapˠə/).
What is the plural of prop in Irish?
The plural of frapa is frapaí; with the article, na frapaí means “the props”. The genitive plural is frapaí, as in suíomh na bhfrapaí (the position of the props).
Why does frapa change to fhrapa or bhfrapa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frapa becomes mo fhrapa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrapa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'frapa' and 'taca'?
'Frapa' is usually a physical prop such as a post or beam, while 'taca' means support more generally, including figurative support, as in 'taca a thabhairt do dhuine'.
