HeyRuaHow to say “enlargement” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhéadúchán
- English:
- enlargement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-vayd-oo-khawn” /ˈfɔɾˠəvʲeːd̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- formhéadúcháin, an fhormhéadúcháin (e.g. cáilíocht an fhormhéadúcháin, the quality of the enlargement)
What does “formhéadúchán” mean?
- enlargement
- The act or result of making something, such as a photograph or image, larger.Also: magnification, blow-up, enlarging.
“Formhéadúchán” with the article
Here is formhéadúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Formhéadúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhéadúchán, the Irish word for enlargement.
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Enlargement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enlargement?
The Irish for enlargement is formhéadúchán (pronounced “FOR-uh-vayd-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce formhéadúchán in Irish?
Formhéadúchán is said like “FOR-uh-vayd-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəvʲeːd̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does formhéadúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for formhéadúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does formhéadúchán change to fhormhéadúchán or bhformhéadúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhéadúchán becomes m'fhormhéadúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhéadúchán (eclipsis).
How does 'formhéadúchán' differ from 'méadú'?
'Méadú' is a general word for increase or growth, while 'formhéadúchán' is used especially for an enlarged image or photograph.
