Epilogue in Irish (Iarfhocal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for epilogue?

The Irish for epilogue is iarfhocal (pronounced “EER-uh-kul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarfhocail. Depending on context it can also mean postposition.

Q: What is the plural of epilogue in Irish?

The plural of iarfhocal is iarfhocail; with the article, na hiarfhocail means “the epilogues”. The genitive plural is iarfhocal, as in liosta na n-iarfhocal (the list of epilogues).

Q: Does iarfhocal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iarfhocal can mean epilogue or postposition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “epilogue” in Irish

Irish:: iarfhocal
English:: epilogue, postposition
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “EER-uh-kul” /ˈiəɾˌokəl/

Various forms

Plural:: iarfhocail (epilogues)
Genitive singular:: iarfhocail, an iarfhocail (e.g. údar an iarfhocail, the author of the epilogue)
Genitive plural:: iarfhocal, na n-iarfhocal (e.g. liosta na n-iarfhocal, the list of epilogues)

What does “iarfhocal” mean?

“Iarfhocal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

epilogue: A closing section added at the end of a book, play or speech.Also: afterword, postscript, concluding remarks.

1 other meaning: postposition

2postposition: In grammar, a word placed after another word to show its relation, like a preposition that follows its noun.Also: suffix word.

“Iarfhocal” with the article

The plural of epilogue in Irish is iarfhocail. Here is iarfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-iarfhocal

the epilogue

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hiarfhocail

the epilogues

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Iarfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iarfhocal, the Irish word for epilogue.

Tá iarfhocal gearr ag deireadh an leabhair.

There is a short epilogue at the end of the book.

Léigh mé an t-iarfhocal aréir.

I read the epilogue last night.

Scríobh an t-údar an t-iarfhocal bliain ina dhiaidh sin.

The author wrote the epilogue a year later.

Tá cuid den scéal i ndeireadh an iarfhocail.

Part of the story is at the end of the epilogue.

Míníonn sé gach rud san iarfhocal.

He explains everything in the epilogue.

Úsáidtear iarfhocail in a lán teangacha.

Postpositions are used in many languages.

Thaitin an t-iarfhocal go mór liom.

I really enjoyed the epilogue.

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Epilogue in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for epilogue?

The Irish for epilogue is iarfhocal (pronounced “EER-uh-kul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarfhocail. Depending on context it can also mean postposition.

How do you pronounce iarfhocal in Irish?

Iarfhocal is said like “EER-uh-kul” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌokəl/).

What is the plural of epilogue in Irish?

The plural of iarfhocal is iarfhocail; with the article, na hiarfhocail means “the epilogues”. The genitive plural is iarfhocal, as in liosta na n-iarfhocal (the list of epilogues).

Does iarfhocal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iarfhocal can mean epilogue or postposition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does iarfhocal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarfhocal (the epilogue), a hiarfhocal (her epilogue), a n-iarfhocal (their epilogue), na hiarfhocail (the epilogues).

What is the opposite of iarfhocal?

In a book the opposite is réamhrá (preface) or brollach; in grammar, iarfhocal (postposition) contrasts with réamhfhocal (preposition).

Epilogue in Irish (Iarfhocal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage