HeyRuaHow to say “undercoat” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochóta
- English:
- undercoat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khoh-tuh” /ˈfˠɔxoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- fochótaí (undercoats)
- Genitive singular:
- fochóta, an fhochóta (e.g. dath an fhochóta, colour of the undercoat)
- Genitive plural:
- fochótaí, na bhfochótaí (e.g. praghas na bhfochótaí, the price of undercoats)
What does “fochóta” mean?
- undercoat
- A coat or layer worn under another coat, or a first layer of paint put on before the top coat.Also: undercoating, inner coat, underlayer.
“Fochóta” with the article
The plural of undercoat in Irish is fochótaí. Here is fochóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochóta, the Irish word for undercoat.
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Undercoat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for undercoat?
The Irish for undercoat is fochóta (pronounced “FUH-khoh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochótaí.
How do you pronounce fochóta in Irish?
Fochóta is said like “FUH-khoh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of undercoat in Irish?
The plural of fochóta is fochótaí; with the article, na fochótaí means “the undercoats”. The genitive plural is fochótaí, as in praghas na bhfochótaí (the price of undercoats).
Why does fochóta change to fhochóta or bhfochóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochóta becomes m'fhochóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochóta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fochóta' and 'cóta'?
'Cóta' is a coat in general, including a coat of paint, while 'fochóta' is specifically the under layer, as in 'fochóta péinte', the undercoat of paint.
