HeyRuaHow to say “establishment” in Irish
- Irish:
- fódú
- English:
- establishment, sodding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-doo” /ˈfoːd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- fódaithe, an fhódaithe (e.g. tréimhse fódaithe, a period of establishment)
What does “fódú” mean?
“Fódú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- establishment
- Fódú is the verbal noun of fódaigh: the act of establishing or settling something firmly in place.Also: settling, grounding, establishing, consolidation.
1 other meaning: sodding
- 2sodding
- The act of covering ground with sods or turf, also a verbal noun of fódaigh.Also: turfing, covering with sods.
Other Irish words for establishment: bunú (establishment)
“Fódú” with the article
Here is fódú after the article (an t-alt).
“Fódú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fódú, the Irish word for establishment.
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Establishment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for establishment?
The Irish for establishment is fódú (pronounced “FOH-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sodding.
How do you pronounce fódú in Irish?
Fódú is said like “FOH-doo” (IPA /ˈfoːd̪ˠuː/).
Does fódú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fódú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fódú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fódú can mean establishment or sodding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fódú change to fhódú or bhfódú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fódú becomes m'fhódú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfódú (eclipsis).
How is fódú different from bunú?
Bunú means founding or setting something up, while fódú stresses getting it firmly rooted or settled, from fód 'sod, ground'.
