HeyRuaHow to say “undercarriage” in Irish
- Irish:
- focharráiste
- English:
- undercarriage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khar-awsh-tyeh” /ˈfˠɔxaɾˠaːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- focharráistí (undercarriages)
- Genitive singular:
- focharráiste, an fhocharráiste (e.g. rothaí an fhocharráiste, the wheels of the undercarriage)
- Genitive plural:
- focharráistí, na bhfocharráistí (e.g. dearadh na bhfocharráistí, the design of the undercarriages)
What does “focharráiste” mean?
- undercarriage
- The supporting framework underneath a vehicle or aircraft, including the wheels.Also: landing gear, chassis, underframe.
“Focharráiste” with the article
The plural of undercarriage in Irish is focharráistí. Here is focharráiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Focharráiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using focharráiste, the Irish word for undercarriage.
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Undercarriage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for undercarriage?
The Irish for undercarriage is focharráiste (pronounced “FUH-khar-awsh-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is focharráistí.
How do you pronounce focharráiste in Irish?
Focharráiste is said like “FUH-khar-awsh-tyeh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxaɾˠaːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of undercarriage in Irish?
The plural of focharráiste is focharráistí; with the article, na focharráistí means “the undercarriages”. The genitive plural is focharráistí, as in dearadh na bhfocharráistí (the design of the undercarriages).
Why does focharráiste change to fhocharráiste or bhfocharráiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) focharráiste becomes m'fhocharráiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfocharráiste (eclipsis).
How is 'focharráiste' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fo-' (under, sub-) with 'carráiste' (carriage), giving a direct equivalent of 'undercarriage'.
