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Editorial in Irish (Eagarfhocal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for editorial is eagarfhocal, a masculine noun (plural eagarfhocail).
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How to say “editorial” in Irish

Irish:
eagarfhocal
English:
editorial
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“AG-ur-ok-ul”  /ˈaɡəɾˌokəl/
Various forms
Plural:
eagarfhocail (editorials)
Genitive singular:
eagarfhocail, an eagarfhocail (e.g. teideal an eagarfhocail, the title of the editorial)
Genitive plural:
eagarfhocal, na n-eagarfhocal (e.g. bailiúchán na n-eagarfhocal, the collection of editorials)

What does “eagarfhocal” mean?

editorial
An article in a newspaper or magazine giving the opinion of the editor or the publication.Also: leading article, leader, editorial article.

“Eagarfhocal” with the article

The plural of editorial in Irish is eagarfhocail. Here is eagarfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-eagarfhocal
the editorial
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na heagarfhocail
the editorials
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Eagarfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eagarfhocal, the Irish word for editorial.

Léigh mé an t-eagarfhocal sa nuachtán ar maidin.
I read the editorial in the paper this morning.
Scríobh an t-eagarthóir eagarfhocal faoin toghchán.
The editor wrote an editorial about the election.
Bhí an t-eagarfhocal an-chriticiúil faoin rialtas.
The editorial was very critical of the government.
Níor aontaigh mé le príomhphointe an eagarfhocail.
I didn't agree with the main point of the editorial.
Foilsítear eagarfhocail gach lá sa pháipéar sin.
Editorials are published every day in that paper.
Luadh an scéal i m'eagarfhocal deireanach.
The story was mentioned in my last editorial.
Bhí tagairt don tuarascáil san eagarfhocal inné.
There was a reference to the report in yesterday's editorial.

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Editorial in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for editorial?

The Irish for editorial is eagarfhocal (pronounced “AG-ur-ok-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagarfhocail.

How do you pronounce eagarfhocal in Irish?

Eagarfhocal is said like “AG-ur-ok-ul” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˌokəl/).

What is the plural of editorial in Irish?

The plural of eagarfhocal is eagarfhocail; with the article, na heagarfhocail means “the editorials”. The genitive plural is eagarfhocal, as in bailiúchán na n-eagarfhocal (the collection of editorials).

Why does eagarfhocal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eagarfhocal (the editorial), a heagarfhocal (her editorial), a n-eagarfhocal (their editorial), na heagarfhocail (the editorials).

What is the difference between 'eagarfhocal' and 'alt'?

An 'alt' is any article, while an 'eagarfhocal' is specifically the article stating the publication's or editor's own view. The writer of it is usually the 'eagarthóir' (editor).

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