HeyRuaHow to say “submachine gun” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-mheaisínghunna
- English:
- submachine gun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-vash-een-ghun-uh” /ˈfˠɔˌwaʃiːnˠɣʊnˠə/
- Plural:
- fo-mheaisínghunnaí (submachine guns)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-mheaisínghunna, an fho-mheaisínghunna (e.g. piléir an fho-mheaisínghunna, the bullets of the submachine gun)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-mheaisínghunnaí, na bhfo-mheaisínghunnaí (e.g. díol na bhfo-mheaisínghunnaí, the sale of the submachine guns)
What does “fo-mheaisínghunna” mean?
- submachine gun
- A light automatic gun that can be held in the hands and fires pistol ammunition rapidly.Also: sub-machine gun, machine pistol, automatic weapon.
“Fo-mheaisínghunna” with the article
The plural of submachine gun in Irish is fo-mheaisínghunnaí. Here is fo-mheaisínghunna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-mheaisínghunna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-mheaisínghunna, the Irish word for submachine gun.
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Submachine gun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for submachine gun?
The Irish for submachine gun is fo-mheaisínghunna (pronounced “FO-vash-een-ghun-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-mheaisínghunnaí.
How do you pronounce fo-mheaisínghunna in Irish?
Fo-mheaisínghunna is said like “FO-vash-een-ghun-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌwaʃiːnˠɣʊnˠə/).
What is the plural of submachine gun in Irish?
The plural of fo-mheaisínghunna is fo-mheaisínghunnaí; with the article, na fo-mheaisínghunnaí means “the submachine guns”. The genitive plural is fo-mheaisínghunnaí, as in díol na bhfo-mheaisínghunnaí (the sale of the submachine guns).
Why does fo-mheaisínghunna change to fho-mheaisínghunna or bhfo-mheaisínghunna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-mheaisínghunna becomes m'fho-mheaisínghunna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-mheaisínghunna (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fo-mheaisínghunna' and 'meaisínghunna'?
A 'meaisínghunna' is a machine gun, usually heavier and often mounted, while a 'fo-mheaisínghunna' is a lighter submachine gun carried by hand.
