HeyRuaHow to say “execution” in Irish
- Irish:
- forghníomhú
- English:
- execution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forghníomhaigh, to execute (ag forghníomhú, executing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-ghnee-voo” /ˈfɔɾˠɣɲiːwuː/
- Genitive singular:
- forghníomhaithe, an fhorghníomhaithe (e.g. costais forghníomhaithe, costs of execution)
What does “forghníomhú” mean?
- execution
- The verbal noun of forghníomhaigh: the carrying out or enforcing of something, especially a court order, will or law.Also: enforcement, carrying out, executing.
“Forghníomhú” as a verbal noun
After ag, forghníomhú means executing: it is the verbal noun of the verb forghníomhaigh (to execute). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forghníomhú” with the article
Here is forghníomhú after the article (an t-alt).
“Forghníomhú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forghníomhú, the Irish word for execution.
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Execution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for execution?
The Irish for execution is forghníomhú (pronounced “FOR-ghnee-voo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce forghníomhú in Irish?
Forghníomhú is said like “FOR-ghnee-voo” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠɣɲiːwuː/).
Does forghníomhú have a plural?
No plural form is given for forghníomhú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does forghníomhú change to fhorghníomhú or bhforghníomhú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forghníomhú becomes m'fhorghníomhú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforghníomhú (eclipsis).
Does forghníomhú mean execution as in putting someone to death?
Usually not: forghníomhú is the legal carrying out of an order or will. Putting someone to death is bású or cur chun báis.
