HeyRuaHow to say “bylaw” in Irish
- Irish:
- fodhlí
- English:
- bylaw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-ghlee” /ˈfˠɔɣˠlʲiː/
- Plural:
- fodhlíthe (bylaws)
- Genitive singular:
- fodhlí, an fhodhlí (e.g. téacs an fhodhlí, the text of the bylaw)
- Genitive plural:
- fodhlíthe, na bhfodhlíthe (e.g. téacs na bhfodhlíthe, the text of the bylaws)
What does “fodhlí” mean?
- bylaw
- A local rule or regulation made by a council, company or other body, rather than by the national parliament.Also: by-law, local regulation, subsidiary law.
“Fodhlí” with the article
The plural of bylaw in Irish is fodhlíthe. Here is fodhlí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fodhlí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fodhlí, the Irish word for bylaw.
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Bylaw in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bylaw?
The Irish for bylaw is fodhlí (pronounced “FUH-ghlee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fodhlíthe.
How do you pronounce fodhlí in Irish?
Fodhlí is said like “FUH-ghlee” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɣˠlʲiː/).
What is the plural of bylaw in Irish?
The plural of fodhlí is fodhlíthe; with the article, na fodhlíthe means “the bylaws”. The genitive plural is fodhlíthe, as in téacs na bhfodhlíthe (the text of the bylaws).
Why does fodhlí change to fhodhlí or bhfodhlí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fodhlí becomes m'fhodhlí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfodhlí (eclipsis).
How is 'fodhlí' different from 'dlí'?
'Dlí' is law in general or a national law, while 'fodhlí' (fo- 'sub' plus 'dlí') is a bylaw made by a local authority or organisation.
