HeyRuaHow to say “slanting” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiaradh
- English:
- slanting, warping, shear
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-uh” /ˈfʲiəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fiarthaí
- Genitive singular:
- fiartha, an fhiartha (e.g. uillinn an fhiartha, the angle of the slant)
- Genitive plural:
- fiarthaí, na bhfiarthaí (e.g. cineálacha na bhfiarthaí, the types of the distortions)
What does “fiaradh” mean?
“Fiaradh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slanting
- The verbal noun of fiar: the act of slanting, tilting or turning something sideways, or the resulting slant.Also: slant, tilt, tilting, veering.
2 other meanings: warping or shear
- 2warping
- A twisting or bending out of shape, as of wood; distortion.Also: warp, distortion, twisting.
- 3shear
- In physics and engineering, a deformation in which layers slide sideways relative to each other.Also: shearing.
Other Irish words for slanting: claon (sloping)
“Fiaradh” with the article
The plural of slanting in Irish is fiarthaí. Here is fiaradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiaradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiaradh, the Irish word for slanting.
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Slanting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slanting?
The Irish for slanting is fiaradh (pronounced “FEER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiarthaí. Depending on context it can also mean warping or shear.
How do you pronounce fiaradh in Irish?
Fiaradh is said like “FEER-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲiəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of slanting in Irish?
The plural of fiaradh is fiarthaí; with the article, it is na fiarthaí. The genitive plural is fiarthaí, as in cineálacha na bhfiarthaí (the types of the distortions).
Does fiaradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiaradh can mean slanting, warping or shear, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiaradh change to fhiaradh or bhfiaradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiaradh becomes m'fhiaradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiaradh (eclipsis).
How is fiaradh related to fiar?
Fiaradh is the verbal noun of the verb fiar 'slant, tilt, warp', while fiar itself is also a noun meaning 'slant' or 'bias', as in ar fiar 'askew'.
