HeyRuaHow to say “approval” in Irish
- Irish:
- faomhadh
- English:
- approval
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- faomh, to approve (ag faomhadh, approving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FWEE-oo” /ˈfˠiːw/
- Genitive singular:
- faofa, an fhaofa (e.g. dáta an fhaofa, the date of approval)
What does “faomhadh” mean?
- approval
- The act of approving or accepting something officially; the verbal noun of the verb 'faomh' (approve, accept).Also: approving, acceptance, sanction, endorsement.
“Faomhadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, faomhadh means approving: it is the verbal noun of the verb faomh (to approve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Faomhadh” with the article
Here is faomhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Faomhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faomhadh, the Irish word for approval.
Other nouns in Irish
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Approval in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for approval?
The Irish for approval is faomhadh (pronounced “FWEE-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce faomhadh in Irish?
Faomhadh is said like “FWEE-oo” (IPA /ˈfˠiːw/).
Does faomhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for faomhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does faomhadh change to fhaomhadh or bhfaomhadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faomhadh becomes m'fhaomhadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaomhadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'faomhadh' and 'ceadú'?
Both can mean approval; 'ceadú' stresses giving permission, while 'faomhadh' is often used for formally accepting or ratifying something such as a plan or accounts.
