HeyRuaHow to say “surcharge” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhuirear
- English:
- surcharge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-wir-er” /ˈfɔɾˠˌwɪɾʲəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- formhuirir (surcharges)
- Genitive singular:
- formhuirir, an fhormhuirir (e.g. méid an fhormhuirir, the amount of the surcharge)
- Genitive plural:
- formhuirear, na bhformhuirear (e.g. suim na bhformhuirear, the total of the surcharges)
What does “formhuirear” mean?
- surcharge
- An extra charge added on top of the normal price or amount payable.Also: extra charge, additional charge, levy.
“Formhuirear” with the article
The plural of surcharge in Irish is formhuirir. Here is formhuirear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Formhuirear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhuirear, the Irish word for surcharge.
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Surcharge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surcharge?
The Irish for surcharge is formhuirear (pronounced “FOR-wir-er”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is formhuirir.
How do you pronounce formhuirear in Irish?
Formhuirear is said like “FOR-wir-er” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠˌwɪɾʲəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of surcharge in Irish?
The plural of formhuirear is formhuirir; with the article, na formhuirir means “the surcharges”. The genitive plural is formhuirear, as in suim na bhformhuirear (the total of the surcharges).
Why does formhuirear change to fhormhuirear or bhformhuirear?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhuirear becomes m'fhormhuirear (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhuirear (eclipsis).
How is 'formhuirear' related to 'muirear'?
'Formhuirear' is 'muirear' (charge) with the prefix 'for-' meaning over or extra, so it means an additional charge, a surcharge.
