HeyRuaHow to say “footnote” in Irish
- Irish:
- fonóta
- English:
- footnote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUN-oh-tuh” /ˈfˠɔnˠoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- fonótaí (footnotes)
- Genitive singular:
- fonóta, an fhonóta (e.g. uimhir an fhonóta, the number of the footnote)
- Genitive plural:
- fonótaí, na bhfonótaí (e.g. uimhriú na bhfonótaí, the numbering of the footnotes)
What does “fonóta” mean?
- footnote
- A note printed at the bottom of a page that explains or gives the source of something in the text.Also: note, endnote.
“Fonóta” with the article
The plural of footnote in Irish is fonótaí. Here is fonóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fonóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fonóta, the Irish word for footnote.
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Footnote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for footnote?
The Irish for footnote is fonóta (pronounced “FUN-oh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fonótaí.
How do you pronounce fonóta in Irish?
Fonóta is said like “FUN-oh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔnˠoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of footnote in Irish?
The plural of fonóta is fonótaí; with the article, na fonótaí means “the footnotes”. The genitive plural is fonótaí, as in uimhriú na bhfonótaí (the numbering of the footnotes).
Why does fonóta change to fhonóta or bhfonóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fonóta becomes m'fhonóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfonóta (eclipsis).
How is 'fonóta' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fo-' (under, sub-) with 'nóta' (note), so 'fonóta' is literally an 'under-note', a footnote.
