HeyRuaHow to say “underpainting” in Irish
- Irish:
- fophéinteáil
- English:
- underpainting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-fayn-taw-il” /ˈfˠɔfʲeːnʲtʲaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fophéinteála, na fophéinteála (e.g. ciseal na fophéinteála, the underpainting layer)
What does “fophéinteáil” mean?
- underpainting
- The first layer of paint laid on a canvas or surface, over which the final painting is built up.Also: undercoat, first coat of paint, base layer.
“Fophéinteáil” with the article
Here is fophéinteáil after the article (an t-alt).
an fhophéinteáil
the underpainting
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fophéinteáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fophéinteáil, the Irish word for underpainting.
Rinne sí fophéinteáil liath ar dtús.
She did a grey underpainting first.
Tá an fhophéinteáil fós le feiceáil faoin dath.
The underpainting is still visible under the colour.
Caithfidh an fhophéinteáil triomú roimh an gcéad chiseal eile.
The underpainting must dry before the next layer.
Is maith liom dath na fophéinteála sa phictiúr seo.
I like the colour of the underpainting in this picture.
Bhí botún beag i m'fhophéinteáil.
There was a small mistake in my underpainting.
Úsáideann ealaíontóirí fophéinteáil chun solas a phleanáil.
Artists use underpainting to plan the light.
Taispeánann an múinteoir conas fophéinteáil a dhéanamh.
The teacher shows how to do an underpainting.
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Underpainting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for underpainting?
The Irish for underpainting is fophéinteáil (pronounced “FO-fayn-taw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fophéinteáil in Irish?
Fophéinteáil is said like “FO-fayn-taw-il” (IPA /ˈfˠɔfʲeːnʲtʲaːlʲ/).
Does fophéinteáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for fophéinteáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fophéinteáil change to fhophéinteáil or bhfophéinteáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fophéinteáil becomes m'fhophéinteáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfophéinteáil (eclipsis).
How is fophéinteáil formed?
It is the prefix fo- 'sub, under' plus péinteáil 'painting', with lenition of the p, giving fophéinteáil.
