HeyRuaHow to say “advertising” in Irish
- Irish:
- fógraíocht
- English:
- advertising
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-gree-ukht” /ˈfoːɡɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fógraíochta, na fógraíochta (e.g. feachtas fógraíochta, advertising campaign)
What does “fógraíocht” mean?
- advertising
- The business or activity of promoting products or services through notices and announcements in the media.Also: publicity, advertisement, promotion.
“Fógraíocht” with the article
Here is fógraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhógraíocht
the advertising
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fógraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fógraíocht, the Irish word for advertising.
Tá an iomarca fógraíochta ar an teilifís.
There is too much advertising on television.
Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr i gcomhlacht fógraíochta.
My sister works in an advertising company.
Caitheann siad a lán airgid ar fhógraíocht.
They spend a lot of money on advertising.
Ba chóir cosc a chur ar fhógraíocht do pháistí.
Advertising aimed at children should be banned.
Is fuath liom fógraíocht ar an idirlíon.
I hate advertising on the internet.
Tá post nua aige san fhógraíocht.
He has a new job in advertising.
Mhéadaigh na díolacháin de bharr na fógraíochta.
Sales increased because of the advertising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Advertising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for advertising?
The Irish for advertising is fógraíocht (pronounced “FOH-gree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fógraíocht in Irish?
Fógraíocht is said like “FOH-gree-ukht” (IPA /ˈfoːɡɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fógraíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fógraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fógraíocht change to fhógraíocht or bhfógraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fógraíocht becomes m'fhógraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfógraíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fógraíocht and fógra?
Fógra is a single advertisement or notice, while fógraíocht is advertising as an activity or industry.
