HeyRuaHow to say “common word” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthfhocal
- English:
- common word
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-uk-ul” /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌɔkəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthfhocail (common words)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthfhocail, an ghnáthfhocail (e.g. brí an ghnáthfhocail, the meaning of the common word)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthfhocal, na ngnáthfhocal (e.g. bríonna na ngnáthfhocal, the meanings of common words)
What does “gnáthfhocal” mean?
- common word
- An ordinary, everyday word as opposed to a technical or rare one.Also: ordinary word, everyday word, usual word.
“Gnáthfhocal” with the article
The plural of common word in Irish is gnáthfhocail. Here is gnáthfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthfhocal, the Irish word for common word.
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Common word in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common word?
The Irish for common word is gnáthfhocal (pronounced “GNAW-uk-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthfhocail.
How do you pronounce gnáthfhocal in Irish?
Gnáthfhocal is said like “GNAW-uk-ul” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌɔkəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of common word in Irish?
The plural of gnáthfhocal is gnáthfhocail; with the article, na gnáthfhocail means “the common words”. The genitive plural is gnáthfhocal, as in bríonna na ngnáthfhocal (the meanings of common words).
Why does gnáthfhocal change to ghnáthfhocal or ngnáthfhocal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthfhocal becomes mo ghnáthfhocal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthfhocal (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthfhocal' different from 'téarma'?
A 'gnáthfhocal' is an ordinary word of everyday speech, while a 'téarma' is a technical term used in a particular field.
