HeyRuaHow to say “underpants” in Irish
- Irish:
- fobhríste
- English:
- underpants
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-vreesh-tyeh” /ˈfˠɔwɾʲiːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- fobhrístí (underpants)
- Genitive singular:
- fobhríste, an fhobhríste (e.g. dath an fhobhríste, the colour of the underpants)
- Genitive plural:
- fobhrístí, na bhfobhrístí (e.g. paca fobhrístí, a pack of underpants)
What does “fobhríste” mean?
- underpants
- Underwear worn on the lower body, under trousers or a skirt.Also: underwear, knickers, briefs, boxer shorts, pants.
“Fobhríste” with the article
The plural of underpants in Irish is fobhrístí. Here is fobhríste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fobhríste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fobhríste, the Irish word for underpants.
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Underpants in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for underpants?
The Irish for underpants is fobhríste (pronounced “FOH-vreesh-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fobhrístí.
How do you pronounce fobhríste in Irish?
Fobhríste is said like “FOH-vreesh-tyeh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔwɾʲiːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of underpants in Irish?
The plural of fobhríste is fobhrístí; with the article, na fobhrístí means “the underpants”. The genitive plural is fobhrístí, as in paca fobhrístí (a pack of underpants).
Why does fobhríste change to fhobhríste or bhfobhríste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fobhríste becomes m'fhobhríste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfobhríste (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bríste' and 'fobhríste'?
'Bríste' means trousers, while 'fobhríste' (literally 'under-trousers') means underpants. In Irish, 'fobhríste' is singular, so you say 'fobhríste nua' for a single pair, unlike the English 'pants'.
