HeyRuaHow to say “attendance” in Irish
- Irish:
- freastal
- English:
- attendance, service, providence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- freastail, to attend (ag freastal, attending)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAS-tul” /ˈfʲɾʲasˠt̪ˠəlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- freastail, an fhreastail (e.g. leibhéal an fhreastail, the level of attendance)
What does “freastal” mean?
“Freastal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attendance
- The act of attending something such as school, Mass or a meeting; verbal noun of the verb freastail.Also: attending, going to.
2 other meanings: service or providence
- 2service
- The act of serving or waiting on people, for example in a shop or restaurant.Also: serving, waiting on, attending to.
- 3providence
- Care and provision, especially God's providence, as in 'freastal Dé'.Also: divine providence, provision.
“Freastal” as a verbal noun
After ag, freastal means attending: it is the verbal noun of the verb freastail (to attend). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Freastal” with the article
Here is freastal after the article (an t-alt).
“Freastal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freastal, the Irish word for attendance.
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Attendance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attendance?
The Irish for attendance is freastal (pronounced “FRAS-tul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean service or providence.
How do you pronounce freastal in Irish?
Freastal is said like “FRAS-tul” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲasˠt̪ˠəlˠ/).
Does freastal have a plural?
No plural form is given for freastal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does freastal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freastal can mean attendance, service or providence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does freastal change to fhreastal or bhfreastal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freastal becomes mo fhreastal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreastal (eclipsis).
Which preposition follows freastal?
Use 'ar': 'ag freastal ar an ollscoil' means attending university, and 'ag freastal ar dhaoine' means serving people.
How is freastal different from tinreamh?
'Tinreamh' is the formal word for recorded attendance figures, while 'freastal' is the everyday word for attending or serving.
