HeyRuaHow to say “extension” in Irish
- Irish:
- folíne
- English:
- extension
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOL-ee-nyeh” /ˈfˠɔlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- folínte (extensions)
- Genitive singular:
- folíne, na folíne (e.g. uimhir na folíne, the extension number)
- Genitive plural:
- folínte, na bhfolínte (e.g. uimhreacha na bhfolínte, the extension numbers)
What does “folíne” mean?
- extension
- An additional telephone line connected to a main line, especially an internal phone number in an office.Also: phone extension, extension line, telephone extension.
“Folíne” with the article
The plural of extension in Irish is folínte. Here is folíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Folíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folíne, the Irish word for extension.
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Extension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extension?
The Irish for extension is folíne (pronounced “FOL-ee-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is folínte.
How do you pronounce folíne in Irish?
Folíne is said like “FOL-ee-nyeh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of extension in Irish?
The plural of folíne is folínte; with the article, na folínte means “the extensions”. The genitive plural is folínte, as in uimhreacha na bhfolínte (the extension numbers).
Why does folíne change to fholíne or bhfolíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folíne becomes m'fholíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolíne (eclipsis).
Is 'folíne' used for a building extension?
No, 'folíne' is a telephone extension. A building extension is 'síneadh' or 'breis' to a house.
