HeyRuaHow to say “superstructure” in Irish
- Irish:
- forstruchtúr
- English:
- superstructure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-struk-toor” /ˈfɔɾˠˌsˠtˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- forstruchtúir (superstructures)
- Genitive singular:
- forstruchtúir, an fhorstruchtúir (e.g. dearadh an fhorstruchtúir, the design of the superstructure)
- Genitive plural:
- forstruchtúr, na bhforstruchtúr (e.g. dearadh na bhforstruchtúr, the design of the superstructures)
What does “forstruchtúr” mean?
- superstructure
- The part of a building, ship or other structure that is built above its base or main level.Also: upper structure, upper works.
“Forstruchtúr” with the article
The plural of superstructure in Irish is forstruchtúir. Here is forstruchtúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forstruchtúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forstruchtúr, the Irish word for superstructure.
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Superstructure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superstructure?
The Irish for superstructure is forstruchtúr (pronounced “FOR-struk-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forstruchtúir.
How do you pronounce forstruchtúr in Irish?
Forstruchtúr is said like “FOR-struk-toor” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠˌsˠtˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of superstructure in Irish?
The plural of forstruchtúr is forstruchtúir; with the article, na forstruchtúir means “the superstructures”. The genitive plural is forstruchtúr, as in dearadh na bhforstruchtúr (the design of the superstructures).
Why does forstruchtúr change to fhorstruchtúr or bhforstruchtúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forstruchtúr becomes m'fhorstruchtúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforstruchtúr (eclipsis).
How is 'forstruchtúr' formed?
It combines the prefix 'for-' (over, above) with 'struchtúr' (structure), just as English 'superstructure' does.
What is the opposite of 'forstruchtúr'?
The underlying part is usually called 'bonnstruchtúr' or 'dúshraith' (foundation).
