HeyRuaHow to say “dictionary” in Irish
- Irish:
- foclóir
- English:
- dictionary, vocabulary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUK-lohr” /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- foclóirí (dictionaries)
- Genitive singular:
- foclóra, an fhoclóra (e.g. leathanach an fhoclóra, the dictionary page)
- Genitive plural:
- foclóirí, na bhfoclóirí (e.g. eagarthóirí na bhfoclóirí, the editors of the dictionaries)
What does “foclóir” mean?
“Foclóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dictionary
- A book or online resource listing the words of a language with their meanings or translations.Also: lexicon, wordbook.
1 other meaning: vocabulary
- 2vocabulary
- The set of words used in a language, by a person, or in a particular subject.Also: glossary, word list.
“Foclóir” with the article
The plural of dictionary in Irish is foclóirí. Here is foclóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foclóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foclóir, the Irish word for dictionary.
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Dictionary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dictionary?
The Irish for dictionary is foclóir (pronounced “FUK-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foclóirí. Depending on context it can also mean vocabulary.
How do you pronounce foclóir in Irish?
Foclóir is said like “FUK-lohr” (IPA /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dictionary in Irish?
The plural of foclóir is foclóirí; with the article, na foclóirí means “the dictionaries”. The genitive plural is foclóirí, as in eagarthóirí na bhfoclóirí (the editors of the dictionaries).
Does foclóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foclóir can mean dictionary or vocabulary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foclóir change to fhoclóir or bhfoclóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foclóir becomes m'fhoclóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoclóir (eclipsis).
Does 'foclóirí' also mean lexicographer?
Yes, 'foclóirí' is a separate noun meaning lexicographer, and it looks the same as the plural of 'foclóir', 'foclóirí' (dictionaries). Context makes it clear.
How do I say 'look it up in the dictionary'?
Say 'cuardaigh san fhoclóir é' or 'féach san fhoclóir'.
