HeyRuaHow to say “subsoil” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-ithir
- English:
- subsoil
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-ih-hir” /ˈfˠɔˌɪhɪɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fo-ithreacha (subsoils)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-ithreach, na fo-ithreach (e.g. doimhneacht na fo-ithreach, depth of the subsoil)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-ithreacha, na bhfo-ithreacha (e.g. anailís na bhfo-ithreacha, the analysis of the subsoils)
What does “fo-ithir” mean?
- subsoil
- The layer of soil lying beneath the topsoil.Also: under-soil, lower soil layer.
“Fo-ithir” with the article
The plural of subsoil in Irish is fo-ithreacha. Here is fo-ithir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-ithir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-ithir, the Irish word for subsoil.
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Subsoil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subsoil?
The Irish for subsoil is fo-ithir (pronounced “FUH-ih-hir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fo-ithreacha.
How do you pronounce fo-ithir in Irish?
Fo-ithir is said like “FUH-ih-hir” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌɪhɪɾʲ/).
What is the plural of subsoil in Irish?
The plural of fo-ithir is fo-ithreacha; with the article, na fo-ithreacha means “the subsoils”. The genitive plural is fo-ithreacha, as in anailís na bhfo-ithreacha (the analysis of the subsoils).
Why does fo-ithir change to fho-ithir or bhfo-ithir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-ithir becomes m'fho-ithir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-ithir (eclipsis).
How does 'fo-ithir' relate to 'ithir'?
'Ithir' is soil or topsoil, and the prefix 'fo-' means under, so 'fo-ithir' is the subsoil beneath it.
