HeyRuaHow to say “submarine” in Irish
- Irish:
- fomhuireán
- English:
- submarine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-wir-awn” /ˈfˠoːwəɾʲɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fomhuireáin (submarines)
- Genitive singular:
- fomhuireáin, an fhomhuireáin (e.g. captaen an fhomhuireáin, the captain of the submarine)
- Genitive plural:
- fomhuireán, na bhfomhuireán (e.g. cabhlach na bhfomhuireán, the fleet of the submarines)
What does “fomhuireán” mean?
- submarine
- A ship that can travel underwater, used especially by navies.Also: sub, u-boat, underwater vessel.
“Fomhuireán” with the article
The plural of submarine in Irish is fomhuireáin. Here is fomhuireán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fomhuireán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fomhuireán, the Irish word for submarine.
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Submarine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for submarine?
The Irish for submarine is fomhuireán (pronounced “FO-wir-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fomhuireáin.
How do you pronounce fomhuireán in Irish?
Fomhuireán is said like “FO-wir-awn” (IPA /ˈfˠoːwəɾʲɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of submarine in Irish?
The plural of fomhuireán is fomhuireáin; with the article, na fomhuireáin means “the submarines”. The genitive plural is fomhuireán, as in cabhlach na bhfomhuireán (the fleet of the submarines).
Why does fomhuireán change to fhomhuireán or bhfomhuireán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fomhuireán becomes m'fhomhuireán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfomhuireán (eclipsis).
How is 'fomhuireán' formed?
It comes from 'fo-' (under) and 'muir' (sea), so 'fomhuireán' is literally an under-sea thing.
