HeyRuaHow to say “announcement” in Irish
- Irish:
- fógairt
- English:
- announcement, warning, declaration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fógair, to announce (ag fógairt, announcing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-gurt” /ˈfˠoːɡəɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- fógairtí (announcements)
- Genitive singular:
- fógartha, na fógartha (e.g. am na fógartha, the time of the announcement)
- Genitive plural:
- fógairtí, na bhfógairtí (e.g. liosta na bhfógairtí, the list of announcements)
What does “fógairt” mean?
“Fógairt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- announcement
- The act of announcing or proclaiming something publicly; the verbal noun of the verb fógair.Also: announcing, proclamation, declaration.
2 other meanings: warning or declaration
- 2warning
- The act of warning or giving notice to someone, as in giving notice to quit.Also: notice, notice to quit.
- 3declaration
- The act of formally declaring something, such as war or a call in cards.Also: declaring, call.
“Fógairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, fógairt means announcing: it is the verbal noun of the verb fógair (to announce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fógairt” with the article
The plural of announcement in Irish is fógairtí. Here is fógairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fógairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fógairt, the Irish word for announcement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Announcement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for announcement?
The Irish for announcement is fógairt (pronounced “FOH-gurt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fógairtí. Depending on context it can also mean warning or declaration.
How do you pronounce fógairt in Irish?
Fógairt is said like “FOH-gurt” (IPA /ˈfˠoːɡəɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of announcement in Irish?
The plural of fógairt is fógairtí; with the article, na fógairtí means “the announcements”. The genitive plural is fógairtí, as in liosta na bhfógairtí (the list of announcements).
Does fógairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fógairt can mean announcement, warning or declaration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fógairt change to fhógairt or bhfógairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fógairt becomes m'fhógairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfógairt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fógairt and fógra?
Fógairt is the act of announcing, the verbal noun of fógair, while fógra is the notice or advertisement itself, as in fógra ar an mballa.
