HeyRuaHow to say “envelopment” in Irish
- Irish:
- forfhilleadh
- English:
- envelopment, envelope
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-il-uh” /ˈfɔɾˠɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- forfhillteacha (envelopments)
- Genitive singular:
- forfhillidh, an fhorfhillidh (e.g. cothromóid an fhorfhillidh, the equation of the envelopment)
- Genitive plural:
- forfhillteacha, na bhforfhillteacha (e.g. airíonna na bhforfhillteacha, the properties of the envelopes)
What does “forfhilleadh” mean?
“Forfhilleadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- envelopment
- The act of enveloping or wrapping something completely; the verbal noun of the verb forfhill.Also: enveloping, wrapping, enfolding.
1 other meaning: envelope
- 2envelope
- In mathematics, a curve or surface that touches every member of a family of curves or surfaces.Also: envelope of curves, enveloping curve.
“Forfhilleadh” with the article
The plural of envelopment in Irish is forfhillteacha. Here is forfhilleadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forfhilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forfhilleadh, the Irish word for envelopment.
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Envelopment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for envelopment?
The Irish for envelopment is forfhilleadh (pronounced “FOR-il-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forfhillteacha. Depending on context it can also mean envelope.
How do you pronounce forfhilleadh in Irish?
Forfhilleadh is said like “FOR-il-uh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of envelopment in Irish?
The plural of forfhilleadh is forfhillteacha; with the article, na forfhillteacha means “the envelopments”. The genitive plural is forfhillteacha, as in airíonna na bhforfhillteacha (the properties of the envelopes).
Does forfhilleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forfhilleadh can mean envelopment or envelope, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does forfhilleadh change to fhorfhilleadh or bhforfhilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forfhilleadh becomes m'fhorfhilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforfhilleadh (eclipsis).
Is forfhilleadh the word for a letter envelope?
No. A postal envelope is clúdach litreach; forfhilleadh is the mathematical envelope or the act of enveloping.
