HeyRuaHow to say “vacuum fan” in Irish
- Irish:
- folúsghaothrán
- English:
- vacuum fan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-oos-gee-hrawn” /ˈfˠɔlˠuːsˌɣiːhɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- folúsghaothráin (vacuum fans)
- Genitive singular:
- folúsghaothráin, an fholúsghaothráin (e.g. inneall an fholúsghaothráin, the motor of the vacuum fan)
- Genitive plural:
- folúsghaothrán, na bhfolúsghaothrán (e.g. inneall na bhfolúsghaothrán, the motor of the vacuum fans)
What does “folúsghaothrán” mean?
- vacuum fan
- A fan or ventilating device that works by suction, drawing air out of a space.Also: exhaust fan, extractor fan, suction fan.
“Folúsghaothrán” with the article
The plural of vacuum fan in Irish is folúsghaothráin. Here is folúsghaothrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Folúsghaothrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folúsghaothrán, the Irish word for vacuum fan.
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Vacuum fan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vacuum fan?
The Irish for vacuum fan is folúsghaothrán (pronounced “FUL-oos-gee-hrawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is folúsghaothráin.
How do you pronounce folúsghaothrán in Irish?
Folúsghaothrán is said like “FUL-oos-gee-hrawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔlˠuːsˌɣiːhɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of vacuum fan in Irish?
The plural of folúsghaothrán is folúsghaothráin; with the article, na folúsghaothráin means “the vacuum fans”. The genitive plural is folúsghaothrán, as in inneall na bhfolúsghaothrán (the motor of the vacuum fans).
Why does folúsghaothrán change to fholúsghaothrán or bhfolúsghaothrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folúsghaothrán becomes m'fholúsghaothrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolúsghaothrán (eclipsis).
Is 'folúsghaothrán' the word for a vacuum cleaner?
No, 'folúsghaothrán' is a suction or extractor fan; a vacuum cleaner is 'folúsghlantóir'.
