HeyRuaHow to say “focus group” in Irish
- Irish:
- fócasghrúpa
- English:
- focus group
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-kus-ghroo-puh” /ˈfoːkəsˌɣɾˠuːpˠə/
- Plural:
- fócasghrúpaí (focus groups)
- Genitive singular:
- fócasghrúpa, an fhócasghrúpa (e.g. tuarascáil an fhócasghrúpa, the focus group's report)
- Genitive plural:
- fócasghrúpaí, na bhfócasghrúpaí (e.g. torthaí na bhfócasghrúpaí, the results of the focus groups)
What does “fócasghrúpa” mean?
- focus group
- A small group of people brought together to discuss a product, service or idea so that researchers can learn their opinions.Also: discussion group, market research group.
“Fócasghrúpa” with the article
The plural of focus group in Irish is fócasghrúpaí. Here is fócasghrúpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fócasghrúpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fócasghrúpa, the Irish word for focus group.
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Focus group in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for focus group?
The Irish for focus group is fócasghrúpa (pronounced “FOH-kus-ghroo-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fócasghrúpaí.
How do you pronounce fócasghrúpa in Irish?
Fócasghrúpa is said like “FOH-kus-ghroo-puh” (IPA /ˈfoːkəsˌɣɾˠuːpˠə/).
What is the plural of focus group in Irish?
The plural of fócasghrúpa is fócasghrúpaí; with the article, na fócasghrúpaí means “the focus groups”. The genitive plural is fócasghrúpaí, as in torthaí na bhfócasghrúpaí (the results of the focus groups).
Why does fócasghrúpa change to fhócasghrúpa or bhfócasghrúpa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fócasghrúpa becomes m'fhócasghrúpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfócasghrúpa (eclipsis).
Is fócasghrúpa written as one word?
Yes, the standard form is the single compound word fócasghrúpa, with grúpa lenited to ghrúpa after fócas.
