Subplot in Irish (Fo-phlota): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for subplot?

The Irish for subplot is fo-phlota (pronounced “FUH-fluh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-phlotaí.

Q: What is the plural of subplot in Irish?

The plural of fo-phlota is fo-phlotaí; with the article, na fo-phlotaí means “the subplots”. The genitive plural is fo-phlotaí, as in líon na bhfo-phlotaí (the number of subplots).

How to say “subplot” in Irish

Irish:: fo-phlota
English:: subplot
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FUH-fluh-tuh” /ˈfˠɔˌfˠlˠɔt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: fo-phlotaí (subplots)
Genitive singular:: fo-phlota, an fho-phlota (e.g. forbairt an fho-phlota, development of the subplot)
Genitive plural:: fo-phlotaí, na bhfo-phlotaí (e.g. líon na bhfo-phlotaí, the number of subplots)

What does “fo-phlota” mean?

subplot: A secondary storyline that runs alongside the main plot in a novel, play or film.Also: sub-plot, secondary plot, side story.

“Fo-phlota” with the article

The plural of subplot in Irish is fo-phlotaí. Here is fo-phlota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fo-phlota

the subplot

No change after an

na fo-phlotaí

the subplots

Plural: no change after na

“Fo-phlota” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fo-phlota, the Irish word for subplot.

Tá fo-phlota suimiúil san úrscéal seo.

There is an interesting subplot in this novel.

Ní raibh an fo-phlota sin riachtanach.

That subplot wasn't necessary.

Is maith liom carachtair an fho-phlota.

I like the characters of the subplot.

Tá an iomarca fo-phlotaí sa scannán.

There are too many subplots in the film.

I mo thuairim, is fearr an fo-phlota ná an príomhscéal.

In my opinion, the subplot is better than the main story.

Pléigh an fo-phlota i d'aiste.

Discuss the subplot in your essay.

Ceanglaíonn an t-údar na fo-phlotaí le chéile ag an deireadh.

The author ties the subplots together at the end.

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Subplot in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for subplot?

The Irish for subplot is fo-phlota (pronounced “FUH-fluh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-phlotaí.

How do you pronounce fo-phlota in Irish?

Fo-phlota is said like “FUH-fluh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌfˠlˠɔt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of subplot in Irish?

The plural of fo-phlota is fo-phlotaí; with the article, na fo-phlotaí means “the subplots”. The genitive plural is fo-phlotaí, as in líon na bhfo-phlotaí (the number of subplots).

Why does fo-phlota change to fho-phlota or bhfo-phlota?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-phlota becomes m'fho-phlota (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-phlota (eclipsis).

How is 'fo-phlota' formed?

It is the prefix 'fo-' (sub-, secondary) plus 'plota' (plot), and 'fo-' lenites the following consonant, giving 'fo-phlota'.

Subplot in Irish (Fo-phlota): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage