HeyRuaHow to say “building” in Irish
- Irish:
- foirgneamh
- English:
- building, construction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-ig-nyuv” /ˈfˠɪɾʲəɟnʲəvˠ/
- Plural:
- foirgnimh
- Genitive singular:
- foirgnimh, an fhoirgnimh (e.g. díon an fhoirgnimh, the roof of the building)
- Genitive plural:
- foirgneamh, na bhfoirgneamh (e.g. úinéirí na bhfoirgneamh, the owners of the buildings)
What does “foirgneamh” mean?
“Foirgneamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- building
- A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, office or factory.Also: structure, edifice.
1 other meaning: construction
- 2construction
- The act or process of building something.Also: building, act of building.
Other Irish words for building: áras (building)
“Foirgneamh” with the article
The plural of building in Irish is foirgnimh. Here is foirgneamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foirgneamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foirgneamh, the Irish word for building.
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Building in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for building?
The Irish for building is foirgneamh (pronounced “FIR-ig-nyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foirgnimh. Depending on context it can also mean construction.
How do you pronounce foirgneamh in Irish?
Foirgneamh is said like “FIR-ig-nyuv” (IPA /ˈfˠɪɾʲəɟnʲəvˠ/).
What is the plural of building in Irish?
The plural of foirgneamh is foirgnimh; with the article, it is na foirgnimh. The genitive plural is foirgneamh, as in úinéirí na bhfoirgneamh (the owners of the buildings).
Does foirgneamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foirgneamh can mean building or construction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foirgneamh change to fhoirgneamh or bhfoirgneamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirgneamh becomes m'fhoirgneamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirgneamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foirgneamh and foirgníocht?
Foirgneamh is a building, the structure itself, while foirgníocht usually means construction as an activity or industry.
Can I use teach instead of foirgneamh?
Teach means a house or home; foirgneamh is the general word for any building, e.g. foirgneamh oifige, an office building.
