HeyRuaHow to say “sod” in Irish
- Irish:
- fód
- English:
- sod, ground, layer of earth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fohd” /fˠoːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fóid (sods)
- Genitive singular:
- fóid, an fhóid (e.g. faoi bhun an fhóid, under the sod)
- Genitive plural:
- fód, na bhfód (e.g. cruach na bhfód, the stack of sods)
What does “fód” mean?
“Fód” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sod
- A piece of turf or grassy earth cut from the ground.Also: turf, clod, divot.
2 other meanings: ground or layer of earth
- 2ground
- A spot of ground or place, especially where one stands or belongs.Also: spot, place, patch of ground.
- 3layer of earth
- A strip or layer of soil or earth.Also: strip of soil, sward.
“Fód” with the article
The plural of sod in Irish is fóid. Here is fód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fód, the Irish word for sod.
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Sod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sod?
The Irish for sod is fód (pronounced “fohd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fóid. Depending on context it can also mean ground or layer of earth.
How do you pronounce fód in Irish?
Fód is said like “fohd” (IPA /fˠoːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sod in Irish?
The plural of fód is fóid; with the article, na fóid means “the sods”. The genitive plural is fód, as in cruach na bhfód (the stack of sods).
Does fód have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fód can mean sod, ground or layer of earth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fód change to fhód or bhfód?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fód becomes m'fhód (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfód (eclipsis).
What does 'an fód a sheasamh' mean?
It means to stand your ground, to hold firm, as in 'Sheas sé an fód'.
What is the difference between 'fód' and 'scraith'?
'Fód' is a sod or clod, while 'scraith' is a thin surface layer of sward, as pared off a bog.
