HeyRuaHow to say “approval” in Irish
- Irish:
- formheas
- English:
- approval
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- formheas, to approve (ag formheas, approving)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-vas” /ˈfɔɾˠəvʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- formheasa, an fhormheasa (e.g. litir formheasa, letter of approval)
What does “formheas” mean?
- approval
- Official or formal approval or endorsement of something; also the verbal noun of the verb formheas, 'to approve'.Also: endorsement, approving, sanction.
“Formheas” as a verbal noun
After ag, formheas means approving: it is the verbal noun of the verb formheas (to approve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Formheas” with the article
Here is formheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Formheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formheas, the Irish word for approval.
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Approval in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for approval?
The Irish for approval is formheas (pronounced “FOR-uh-vas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce formheas in Irish?
Formheas is said like “FOR-uh-vas” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəvʲəsˠ/).
Does formheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for formheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does formheas have more than one meaning?
Formheas also has its own entry as a verb meaning to approve.
Why does formheas change to fhormheas or bhformheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formheas becomes m'fhormheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformheas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between formheas and ceadú?
Both mean approval, but formheas is the more formal, official term often used for approving accounts, plans or minutes, while ceadú is the general word for approving or permitting.
