Development in Irish (Forbairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for development?

The Irish for development is forbairt (pronounced “FOR-uh-burt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forbairtí.

Q: What is the plural of development in Irish?

The plural of forbairt is forbairtí; with the article, na forbairtí means “the developments”. The genitive plural is forbairtí, as in líon na bhforbairtí (the number of developments).

How to say “development” in Irish

Irish:: forbairt
English:: development
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: forbair, to develop (ag forbairt, developing)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-uh-burt” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəbˠəɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: forbairtí (developments)
Genitive singular:: forbartha, na forbartha (e.g. plean forbartha, development plan)
Genitive plural:: forbairtí, na bhforbairtí (e.g. líon na bhforbairtí, the number of developments)

What does “forbairt” mean?

“Forbairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

development: The process of growing, improving or building something up; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'forbair' (develop).Also: growth, developing, progress.

1 other meaning:

2development: A new event or change in a situation, or a new building project.Also: new development, building development.

“Forbairt” as a verbal noun

After ag, forbairt means developing: it is the verbal noun of the verb forbair (to develop). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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ag forbairtdeveloping

“Forbairt” with the article

The plural of development in Irish is forbairtí. Here is forbairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhorbairt

the development

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na forbairtí

the developments

Plural: no change after na

“Forbairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forbairt, the Irish word for development.

Tá forbairt mhór tagtha ar an mbaile le blianta beaga.

The town has developed a lot in recent years.

Cuireann an rialtas airgead ar fáil don fhorbairt.

The government provides money for the development.

Ullmhóidh an Roinn Oideachais plean forbartha.

The Department of Education will prepare a development plan.

Bhí forbairtí nua sa scéal inné.

There were new developments in the story yesterday.

Is tábhachtach forbairt an linbh a leanúint.

It is important to follow the child's development.

Tá an tionscadal fós á fhorbairt.

The project is still being developed.

Oibríonn sí sa rannóg forbartha sa chomhlacht.

She works in the development section of the company.

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Development in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for development?

The Irish for development is forbairt (pronounced “FOR-uh-burt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forbairtí.

How do you pronounce forbairt in Irish?

Forbairt is said like “FOR-uh-burt” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəbˠəɾˠtʲ/).

What is the plural of development in Irish?

The plural of forbairt is forbairtí; with the article, na forbairtí means “the developments”. The genitive plural is forbairtí, as in líon na bhforbairtí (the number of developments).

Why does forbairt change to fhorbairt or bhforbairt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forbairt becomes m'fhorbairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforbairt (eclipsis).

What verb is 'forbairt' related to?

It is the verbal noun of 'forbair' (develop), so 'ag forbairt' means 'developing', as in 'Tá siad ag forbairt córas nua'.

Development in Irish (Forbairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage