HeyRuaHow to say “enlargement” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhéadú
- English:
- enlargement, magnification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-vay-doo” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəvʲeːd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- forméadaithe, an fhorméadaithe (e.g. leibhéal an fhorméadaithe, the level of enlargement)
What does “formhéadú” mean?
“Formhéadú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enlargement
- The act of making something bigger, especially an image or photograph; verbal noun of formhéadaigh.Also: enlarging, magnifying.
1 other meaning: magnification
- 2magnification
- The degree to which something appears bigger, as through a lens or microscope.Also: zoom, magnifying power.
“Formhéadú” with the article
Here is formhéadú after the article (an t-alt).
“Formhéadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhéadú, 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 formhéadú (pronounced “FOR-uh-vay-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean magnification.
How do you pronounce formhéadú in Irish?
Formhéadú is said like “FOR-uh-vay-doo” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəvʲeːd̪ˠuː/).
Does formhéadú have a plural?
No plural form is given for formhéadú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does formhéadú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Formhéadú can mean enlargement or magnification, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does formhéadú change to fhormhéadú or bhformhéadú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhéadú becomes m'fhormhéadú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhéadú (eclipsis).
How is formhéadú different from méadú?
Méadú is a general increase in size or amount, while formhéadú usually means enlarging or magnifying an image, as with a lens.
