HeyRuaHow to say “substation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fostáisiún
- English:
- substation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUS-taw-shoon” /ˈfˠɔsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fostáisiúin (substations)
- Genitive singular:
- fostáisiúin, an fhostáisiúin (e.g. geata an fhostáisiúin, the gate of the substation)
- Genitive plural:
- fostáisiún, na bhfostáisiún (e.g. líonra na bhfostáisiún, the substation network)
What does “fostáisiún” mean?
- substation
- A subsidiary station, especially an electrical installation where voltage is changed for local distribution.Also: electrical substation, sub-station.
“Fostáisiún” with the article
The plural of substation in Irish is fostáisiúin. Here is fostáisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fostáisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fostáisiún, the Irish word for substation.
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Substation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for substation?
The Irish for substation is fostáisiún (pronounced “FUS-taw-shoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fostáisiúin.
How do you pronounce fostáisiún in Irish?
Fostáisiún is said like “FUS-taw-shoon” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of substation in Irish?
The plural of fostáisiún is fostáisiúin; with the article, na fostáisiúin means “the substations”. The genitive plural is fostáisiún, as in líonra na bhfostáisiún (the substation network).
Why does fostáisiún change to fhostáisiún or bhfostáisiún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fostáisiún becomes m'fhostáisiún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfostáisiún (eclipsis).
How is 'fostáisiún' formed?
It is 'stáisiún' (station) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub- or lesser, as in 'fochoiste' (subcommittee).
