HeyRuaHow to say “bulletin” in Irish
- Irish:
- feasachán
- English:
- bulletin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAS-uh-khawn” /ˈfʲasˠəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- feasacháin (bulletins)
- Genitive singular:
- feasacháin, an fheasacháin (e.g. eagarthóir an fheasacháin, editor of the bulletin)
- Genitive plural:
- feasachán, na bhfeasachán (e.g. eagarthóir na bhfeasachán, the editor of the bulletins)
What does “feasachán” mean?
- bulletin
- A short official statement or regular publication giving news or information.Also: news bulletin, newsletter, information bulletin.
Other Irish words for bulletin: nuachtlitir (newsletter)
“Feasachán” with the article
The plural of bulletin in Irish is feasacháin. Here is feasachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feasachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feasachán, the Irish word for bulletin.
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Bulletin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bulletin?
The Irish for bulletin is feasachán (pronounced “FAS-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feasacháin.
How do you pronounce feasachán in Irish?
Feasachán is said like “FAS-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈfʲasˠəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of bulletin in Irish?
The plural of feasachán is feasacháin; with the article, na feasacháin means “the bulletins”. The genitive plural is feasachán, as in eagarthóir na bhfeasachán (the editor of the bulletins).
Why does feasachán change to fheasachán or bhfeasachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feasachán becomes m'fheasachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeasachán (eclipsis).
Is 'feasachán' the same as 'nuachtlitir'?
They overlap: 'feasachán' is a bulletin, often official or broadcast, while 'nuachtlitir' is specifically a newsletter.
