HeyRuaHow to say “suburb” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-bhaile
- English:
- suburb
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-wal-yeh” /ˈfˠɔˌwalʲə/
- Plural:
- fo-bhailte (suburbs)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-bhaile, an fho-bhaile (e.g. muintir an fho-bhaile, the people of the suburb)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-bhailte, na bhfo-bhailte (e.g. forbairt na bhfo-bhailte, the development of the suburbs)
What does “fo-bhaile” mean?
- suburb
- A residential area on the outskirts of a city or large town.Also: suburbs, outskirts, residential area.
Other Irish words for suburb: bruachbhaile (suburb)
“Fo-bhaile” with the article
The plural of suburb in Irish is fo-bhailte. Here is fo-bhaile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-bhaile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-bhaile, the Irish word for suburb.
Other nouns in Irish
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Suburb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suburb?
The Irish for suburb is fo-bhaile (pronounced “FO-wal-yeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-bhailte.
How do you pronounce fo-bhaile in Irish?
Fo-bhaile is said like “FO-wal-yeh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌwalʲə/).
What is the plural of suburb in Irish?
The plural of fo-bhaile is fo-bhailte; with the article, na fo-bhailte means “the suburbs”. The genitive plural is fo-bhailte, as in forbairt na bhfo-bhailte (the development of the suburbs).
Why does fo-bhaile change to fho-bhaile or bhfo-bhaile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-bhaile becomes m'fho-bhaile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-bhaile (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fo-bhaile and bruachbhaile?
Both can mean suburb; bruachbhaile is very common for a suburb on the edge of a city, while fo-bhaile literally means a sub-town or outlying district.
