HeyRuaHow to say “derision” in Irish
- Irish:
- fonóid
- English:
- derision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fuh-NOHD” /fˠəˈn̪ˠoːdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fonóide, na fonóide (e.g. ábhar fonóide, an object of derision)
What does “fonóid” mean?
- derision
- Mockery or scornful laughter directed at someone or something.Also: mockery, scoffing, jeering, ridicule.
“Fonóid” with the article
Here is fonóid after the article (an t-alt).
“Fonóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fonóid, the Irish word for derision.
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Derision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for derision?
The Irish for derision is fonóid (pronounced “fuh-NOHD”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fonóid in Irish?
Fonóid is said like “fuh-NOHD” (IPA /fˠəˈn̪ˠoːdʲ/).
Does fonóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for fonóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fonóid change to fhonóid or bhfonóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fonóid becomes m'fhonóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfonóid (eclipsis).
What preposition is used with fonóid?
You make fun of someone with 'déan fonóid faoi', for example 'rinne siad fonóid faoi', they mocked him.
How does fonóid differ from magadh?
Magadh can be light-hearted joking, while fonóid usually suggests scornful, hurtful mockery.
