HeyRuaHow to say “undercoat” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-bhrat
- English:
- undercoat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-vrat” /ˈfˠɔˌwɾˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fo-bhrait (undercoats)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-bhrait, an fho-bhrait (e.g. dath an fho-bhrait, the colour of the undercoat)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-bhrat, na bhfo-bhrat (e.g. cur na bhfo-bhrat, the application of the undercoats)
What does “fo-bhrat” mean?
- undercoat
- A first coat of paint put on a surface before the final coat.Also: undercoating, primer coat, base coat.
“Fo-bhrat” with the article
The plural of undercoat in Irish is fo-bhrait. Here is fo-bhrat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-bhrat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-bhrat, 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 fo-bhrat (pronounced “FUH-vrat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-bhrait.
How do you pronounce fo-bhrat in Irish?
Fo-bhrat is said like “FUH-vrat” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌwɾˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of undercoat in Irish?
The plural of fo-bhrat is fo-bhrait; with the article, na fo-bhrait means “the undercoats”. The genitive plural is fo-bhrat, as in cur na bhfo-bhrat (the application of the undercoats).
Why does fo-bhrat change to fho-bhrat or bhfo-bhrat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-bhrat becomes m'fho-bhrat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-bhrat (eclipsis).
How is 'fo-bhrat' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fo-' (under, sub-) with 'brat' (covering, coat), which is lenited after the prefix, giving 'fo-bhrat'.
