HeyRuaHow to say “endorsement” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhuiniú
- English:
- endorsement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- formhuinigh, to endorse (ag formhuiniú, endorsing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-win-yoo” /ˈfɔɾˠəwɪnʲuː/
- Plural:
- formhuinithe (endorsements)
- Genitive singular:
- formhuinithe, an fhormhuinithe (e.g. téacs an fhormhuinithe, the text of the endorsement)
- Genitive plural:
- formhuinithe, na bhformhuinithe (e.g. líon na bhformhuinithe, the number of endorsements)
What does “formhuiniú” mean?
- endorsement
- The act of endorsing something, such as signing the back of a cheque or document, or giving official approval; verbal noun of the verb formhuinigh.Also: endorsing, approval, backing.
“Formhuiniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, formhuiniú means endorsing: it is the verbal noun of the verb formhuinigh (to endorse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Formhuiniú” with the article
The plural of endorsement in Irish is formhuinithe. Here is formhuiniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Formhuiniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhuiniú, the Irish word for endorsement.
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Endorsement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for endorsement?
The Irish for endorsement is formhuiniú (pronounced “FOR-uh-win-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is formhuinithe.
How do you pronounce formhuiniú in Irish?
Formhuiniú is said like “FOR-uh-win-yoo” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəwɪnʲuː/).
What is the plural of endorsement in Irish?
The plural of formhuiniú is formhuinithe; with the article, na formhuinithe means “the endorsements”. The genitive plural is formhuinithe, as in líon na bhformhuinithe (the number of endorsements).
Why does formhuiniú change to fhormhuiniú or bhformhuiniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhuiniú becomes m'fhormhuiniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhuiniú (eclipsis).
What is the verb related to formhuiniú?
The verb is formhuinigh, to endorse, as in 'formhuinigh an seic', endorse the cheque.
