HeyRuaHow to say “side dish” in Irish
- Irish:
- fomhias
- English:
- side dish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-vee-uss” /ˈfˠoˌvʲiəsˠ/
- Plural:
- fomhiasa (side dishes)
- Genitive singular:
- fomhéise, na fomhéise (e.g. blas na fomhéise, the taste of the side dish)
- Genitive plural:
- fomhias, na bhfomhias (e.g. rogha na bhfomhias, the choice of side dishes)
What does “fomhias” mean?
- side dish
- A smaller dish of food served alongside the main course.Also: side order, accompaniment.
“Fomhias” with the article
The plural of side dish in Irish is fomhiasa. Here is fomhias after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fomhias” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fomhias, the Irish word for side dish.
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Side dish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side dish?
The Irish for side dish is fomhias (pronounced “FOH-vee-uss”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fomhiasa.
How do you pronounce fomhias in Irish?
Fomhias is said like “FOH-vee-uss” (IPA /ˈfˠoˌvʲiəsˠ/).
What is the plural of side dish in Irish?
The plural of fomhias is fomhiasa; with the article, na fomhiasa means “the side dishes”. The genitive plural is fomhias, as in rogha na bhfomhias (the choice of side dishes).
Why does fomhias change to fhomhias or bhfomhias?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fomhias becomes m'fhomhias (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfomhias (eclipsis).
How is 'fomhias' related to 'mias'?
It is 'mias' (dish) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning secondary or sub, so 'fomhias' is a side dish.
