HeyRuaHow to say “rapid” in Irish
- Irish:
- fánsruth
- English:
- rapid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWN-sruh” /ˈfɑːnˌsˠɾˠʊ/
- Plural:
- fánsruthanna (rapids)
- Genitive singular:
- fánsrutha, an fhánsrutha (e.g. fuaim an fhánsrutha, the sound of the rapid)
- Genitive plural:
- fánsruthanna, na bhfánsruthanna (e.g. ceantar na bhfánsruthanna, the area of the rapids)
What does “fánsruth” mean?
- rapid
- A stretch of a river where the water flows fast down a slope, usually over rocks.Also: rapids, downward current, fast current.
“Fánsruth” with the article
The plural of rapid in Irish is fánsruthanna. Here is fánsruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fánsruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fánsruth, the Irish word for rapid.
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Rapid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rapid?
The Irish for rapid is fánsruth (pronounced “FAWN-sruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fánsruthanna.
How do you pronounce fánsruth in Irish?
Fánsruth is said like “FAWN-sruh” (IPA /ˈfɑːnˌsˠɾˠʊ/).
What is the plural of rapid in Irish?
The plural of fánsruth is fánsruthanna; with the article, na fánsruthanna means “the rapids”. The genitive plural is fánsruthanna, as in ceantar na bhfánsruthanna (the area of the rapids).
Why does fánsruth change to fhánsruth or bhfánsruth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fánsruth becomes m'fhánsruth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfánsruth (eclipsis).
How is 'fánsruth' different from 'eas'?
'Fánsruth' is a fast, sloping stretch of river (a rapid), while 'eas' is a waterfall where the water drops vertically.
