HeyRuaHow to say “underclothing” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-éadach
- English:
- underclothing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-ay-dukh” /ˈfˠɔˌeːd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- fo-éadaí
- Genitive singular:
- fo-éadaigh, an fho-éadaigh (e.g. tarraiceán an fho-éadaigh, the underwear drawer)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-éadaí, na bhfo-éadaí (e.g. siopa fo-éadaí, underwear shop)
What does “fo-éadach” mean?
- underclothing
- Clothing worn next to the skin under other clothes; underwear.Also: underwear, undergarment, underclothes.
“Fo-éadach” with the article
The plural of underclothing in Irish is fo-éadaí. Here is fo-éadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-éadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-éadach, the Irish word for underclothing.
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Underclothing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for underclothing?
The Irish for underclothing is fo-éadach (pronounced “FUH-ay-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-éadaí.
How do you pronounce fo-éadach in Irish?
Fo-éadach is said like “FUH-ay-dukh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌeːd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of underclothing in Irish?
The plural of fo-éadach is fo-éadaí; with the article, it is na fo-éadaí. The genitive plural is fo-éadaí, as in siopa fo-éadaí (underwear shop).
Why does fo-éadach change to fho-éadach or bhfo-éadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-éadach becomes m'fho-éadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-éadach (eclipsis).
Is 'fo-éadach' the only word for underwear?
Fo-éadach is the general term; specific items include fobhríste (underpants) and veist (vest). In speech, people often use 'fo-éadaí' or 'éadaí cnis'.
