HeyRuaHow to say “vegetation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fásra
- English:
- vegetation, growth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-sruh” /ˈfˠaːsˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fásraí (vegetations)
- Genitive singular:
- fásra, an fhásra (e.g. cineálacha fásra, types of vegetation)
- Genitive plural:
- fásraí, na bhfásraí (e.g. staidéar ar fhásraí éagsúla, a study of various vegetations)
What does “fásra” mean?
“Fásra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- vegetation
- Plants in general, especially the plants growing in a particular area.Also: plant life, growth, flora, greenery.
1 other meaning: growth
- 2growth
- A crop or mass of growing plants, such as weeds or undergrowth.Also: undergrowth, plant growth.
“Fásra” with the article
The plural of vegetation in Irish is fásraí. Here is fásra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fásra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fásra, the Irish word for vegetation.
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Vegetation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vegetation?
The Irish for vegetation is fásra (pronounced “FAW-sruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fásraí. Depending on context it can also mean growth.
How do you pronounce fásra in Irish?
Fásra is said like “FAW-sruh” (IPA /ˈfˠaːsˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of vegetation in Irish?
The plural of fásra is fásraí; with the article, na fásraí means “the vegetations”. The genitive plural is fásraí, as in staidéar ar fhásraí éagsúla (a study of various vegetations).
Does fásra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fásra can mean vegetation or growth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fásra change to fhásra or bhfásra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fásra becomes m'fhásra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfásra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fásra' and 'fás'?
'Fás' is the act or process of growing, the verbal noun of 'fás', while 'fásra' means vegetation, the plants themselves.
