HeyRuaHow to say “saucer” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochupán
- English:
- saucer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUKH-up-awn” /ˈfˠɔxʊpˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fochupáin (saucers)
- Genitive singular:
- fochupáin, an fhochupáin (e.g. imeall an fhochupáin, the rim of the saucer)
- Genitive plural:
- fochupán, na bhfochupán (e.g. tacar fochupán, a set of saucers)
What does “fochupán” mean?
- saucer
- A small shallow dish that a cup stands on.Also: cup saucer, small dish.
Other Irish words for saucer: sásar (saucer)
“Fochupán” with the article
The plural of saucer in Irish is fochupáin. Here is fochupán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochupán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochupán, the Irish word for saucer.
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Saucer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saucer?
The Irish for saucer is fochupán (pronounced “FUKH-up-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochupáin.
How do you pronounce fochupán in Irish?
Fochupán is said like “FUKH-up-awn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxʊpˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of saucer in Irish?
The plural of fochupán is fochupáin; with the article, na fochupáin means “the saucers”. The genitive plural is fochupán, as in tacar fochupán (a set of saucers).
Why does fochupán change to fhochupán or bhfochupán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochupán becomes m'fhochupán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochupán (eclipsis).
How is 'fochupán' formed?
It is 'fo' (under, sub) plus 'cupán' (cup), so literally an 'under-cup', which is a saucer.
