HeyRuaHow to say “superphosphate” in Irish
- Irish:
- forfhosfáit
- English:
- superphosphate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-os-fawtch” /ˈfɔɾˌɔsˠfˠaːtʲ/
- Plural:
- forfhosfáití (superphosphates)
- Genitive singular:
- forfhosfáite, na forfhosfáite (e.g. mála forfhosfáite, a bag of superphosphate)
- Genitive plural:
- forfhosfáití, na bhforfhosfáití (e.g. úsáid forfhosfáití, the use of superphosphates)
What does “forfhosfáit” mean?
- superphosphate
- A fertiliser made by treating phosphate rock with acid, spread on land to supply phosphorus to crops and grass.Also: phosphate fertiliser, fertiliser.
“Forfhosfáit” with the article
The plural of superphosphate in Irish is forfhosfáití. Here is forfhosfáit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forfhosfáit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forfhosfáit, the Irish word for superphosphate.
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Superphosphate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superphosphate?
The Irish for superphosphate is forfhosfáit (pronounced “FOR-os-fawtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forfhosfáití.
How do you pronounce forfhosfáit in Irish?
Forfhosfáit is said like “FOR-os-fawtch” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˌɔsˠfˠaːtʲ/).
What is the plural of superphosphate in Irish?
The plural of forfhosfáit is forfhosfáití; with the article, na forfhosfáití means “the superphosphates”. The genitive plural is forfhosfáití, as in úsáid forfhosfáití (the use of superphosphates).
Why does forfhosfáit change to fhorfhosfáit or bhforfhosfáit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forfhosfáit becomes m'fhorfhosfáit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforfhosfáit (eclipsis).
How is 'forfhosfáit' related to 'fosfáit'?
'Forfhosfáit' is 'fosfáit' (phosphate) with the prefix 'for-' (super-), which lenites the f, giving the English 'superphosphate'.
