HeyRuaHow to say “focus” in Irish
- Irish:
- fócas
- English:
- focus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-kus” /ˈfoːkəs/
- Plural:
- fócais (focuses)
- Genitive singular:
- fócais, an fhócais (e.g. lár an fhócais, the centre of focus)
- Genitive plural:
- fócas, na bhfócas (e.g. suíomh na bhfócas, position of the foci)
What does “fócas” mean?
“Fócas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- focus
- The point where rays of light meet, or the state of an image being sharp and clear.Also: focal point, sharpness.
1 other meaning:
- 2focus
- The centre of attention or interest in a discussion or activity.Also: centre of attention, emphasis.
“Fócas” with the article
The plural of focus in Irish is fócais. Here is fócas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fócas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fócas, the Irish word for focus.
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Focus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for focus?
The Irish for focus is fócas (pronounced “FOH-kus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fócais.
How do you pronounce fócas in Irish?
Fócas is said like “FOH-kus” (IPA /ˈfoːkəs/).
What is the plural of focus in Irish?
The plural of fócas is fócais; with the article, na fócais means “the focuses”. The genitive plural is fócas, as in suíomh na bhfócas (position of the foci).
Why does fócas change to fhócas or bhfócas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fócas becomes m'fhócas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfócas (eclipsis).
How do I say something is in focus or out of focus?
Use 'i bhfócas' for in focus and 'as fócas' for out of focus, for example 'Tá an pictiúr as fócas'.
