HeyRuaHow to say “enquiry” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiosrúchán
- English:
- enquiry, investigation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FISS-roo-khawn” /ˈfʲɪsˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fiosrúcháin (enquiries)
- Genitive singular:
- fiosrúcháin, an fhiosrúcháin (e.g. toradh an fhiosrúcháin, the result of the inquiry)
- Genitive plural:
- fiosrúchán, na bhfiosrúchán (e.g. líon na bhfiosrúchán, the number of enquiries)
What does “fiosrúchán” mean?
“Fiosrúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enquiry
- A request for information, or a question asked to find something out.Also: inquiry, query, request for information.
1 other meaning: investigation
- 2investigation
- A formal or official examination of the facts about something, such as a public inquiry.Also: inquiry, probe, examination.
Other Irish words for enquiry: fiosrú (inquiry)
“Fiosrúchán” with the article
The plural of enquiry in Irish is fiosrúcháin. Here is fiosrúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiosrúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiosrúchán, the Irish word for enquiry.
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Enquiry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enquiry?
The Irish for enquiry is fiosrúchán (pronounced “FISS-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiosrúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean investigation.
How do you pronounce fiosrúchán in Irish?
Fiosrúchán is said like “FISS-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɪsˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of enquiry in Irish?
The plural of fiosrúchán is fiosrúcháin; with the article, na fiosrúcháin means “the enquiries”. The genitive plural is fiosrúchán, as in líon na bhfiosrúchán (the number of enquiries).
Does fiosrúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiosrúchán can mean enquiry or investigation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiosrúchán change to fhiosrúchán or bhfiosrúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiosrúchán becomes m'fhiosrúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiosrúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fiosrúchán and imscrúdú?
Fiosrúchán is an enquiry or inquiry, from a simple question to a formal public inquiry, while imscrúdú usually means a thorough investigation, for example by the gardaí.
