HeyRuaHow to say “shelter” in Irish
- Irish:
- foscadh
- English:
- shelter, shade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUS-kuh” /ˈfˠɔsˠkə/
- Plural:
- foscaí (shelters)
- Genitive singular:
- foscaidh, an fhoscaidh (e.g. áit foscaidh, a sheltered place)
- Genitive plural:
- foscaí, na bhfoscaí (e.g. tógáil na bhfoscaí, the building of the shelters)
What does “foscadh” mean?
“Foscadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shelter
- Protection from wind, rain or bad weather, or a place that gives such protection.Also: cover, lee, refuge.
“Foscadh” with the article
The plural of shelter in Irish is foscaí. Here is foscadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foscadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foscadh, the Irish word for shelter.
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Shelter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shelter?
The Irish for shelter is foscadh (pronounced “FUS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foscaí. Depending on context it can also mean shade.
How do you pronounce foscadh in Irish?
Foscadh is said like “FUS-kuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠkə/).
What is the plural of shelter in Irish?
The plural of foscadh is foscaí; with the article, na foscaí means “the shelters”. The genitive plural is foscaí, as in tógáil na bhfoscaí (the building of the shelters).
Does foscadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foscadh can mean shelter or shade, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foscadh change to fhoscadh or bhfoscadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foscadh becomes m'fhoscadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoscadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foscadh and dídean?
Foscadh is mainly physical shelter from wind, rain or sun, while dídean is more general refuge or protection, including a home for the homeless.
How do I say 'in the lee of' something?
Use i bhfoscadh followed by the genitive, as in i bhfoscadh an tí, 'in the shelter of the house'.
