HeyRuaHow to say “subsystem” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochóras
- English:
- subsystem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khaw-russ” /ˈfˠɔxoːɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- fochórais (subsystems)
- Genitive singular:
- fochórais, an fhochórais (e.g. feidhm an fhochórais, the function of the subsystem)
- Genitive plural:
- fochóras, na bhfochóras (e.g. líon na bhfochóras, the number of subsystems)
What does “fochóras” mean?
- subsystem
- A smaller system that forms part of a larger system.Also: sub-system, component system.
“Fochóras” with the article
The plural of subsystem in Irish is fochórais. Here is fochóras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochóras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochóras, the Irish word for subsystem.
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Subsystem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subsystem?
The Irish for subsystem is fochóras (pronounced “FUH-khaw-russ”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochórais.
How do you pronounce fochóras in Irish?
Fochóras is said like “FUH-khaw-russ” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxoːɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of subsystem in Irish?
The plural of fochóras is fochórais; with the article, na fochórais means “the subsystems”. The genitive plural is fochóras, as in líon na bhfochóras (the number of subsystems).
Why does fochóras change to fhochóras or bhfochóras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochóras becomes m'fhochóras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochóras (eclipsis).
How is 'fochóras' formed?
It is the prefix 'fo-' (sub-) plus 'córas' (system), with lenition of the c after the prefix, giving 'fochóras'.
