HeyRuaHow to say “undercarriage” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-charbad
- English:
- undercarriage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-khar-ubd” /ˈfˠɔˌxaɾˠəbˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fo-charbaid (undercarriages)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-charbaid, an fho-charbaid (e.g. roth an fho-charbaid, wheel of the undercarriage)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-charbad, na bhfo-charbad (e.g. dearadh na bhfo-charbad, the design of the undercarriages)
What does “fo-charbad” mean?
- undercarriage
- The supporting frame and wheels under a vehicle, especially the landing gear of an aircraft.Also: landing gear, chassis, running gear.
“Fo-charbad” with the article
The plural of undercarriage in Irish is fo-charbaid. Here is fo-charbad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-charbad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-charbad, 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 fo-charbad (pronounced “FO-khar-ubd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-charbaid.
How do you pronounce fo-charbad in Irish?
Fo-charbad is said like “FO-khar-ubd” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌxaɾˠəbˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of undercarriage in Irish?
The plural of fo-charbad is fo-charbaid; with the article, na fo-charbaid means “the undercarriages”. The genitive plural is fo-charbad, as in dearadh na bhfo-charbad (the design of the undercarriages).
Why does fo-charbad change to fho-charbad or bhfo-charbad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-charbad becomes m'fho-charbad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-charbad (eclipsis).
How is 'fo-charbad' built?
It combines the prefix 'fo-' (under) with 'carbad' (chariot, carriage), which is lenited after the prefix.
