Forensics in Irish (Fóiréinsic): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for forensics?

The Irish for forensics is fóiréinsic (pronounced “foh-RAYN-shik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “forensics” in Irish

Irish:: fóiréinsic
English:: forensics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “foh-RAYN-shik” /ˈfoːɾʲeːnʲʃɪc/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fóiréinsice, na fóiréinsice (e.g. saineolaí fóiréinsice, forensics expert)

What does “fóiréinsic” mean?

forensics: The use of scientific methods to investigate crimes and provide evidence for a court.Also: forensic science, forensic investigation.

“Fóiréinsic” with the article

Here is fóiréinsic after the article (an t-alt).

an fhóiréinsic

the forensics

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fóiréinsic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fóiréinsic, the Irish word for forensics.

Tá suim mhór aici san fhóiréinsic.

She is very interested in forensics.

Rinne foireann fóiréinsice scrúdú ar an seomra.

A forensics team examined the room.

Is eolaíocht chasta í an fhóiréinsic.

Forensics is a complex science.

Ba mhaith liom staidéar a dhéanamh ar fhóiréinsic.

I would like to study forensics.

Chabhraigh an fhóiréinsic leis na gardaí an cás a réiteach.

Forensics helped the police solve the case.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir i saotharlann fóiréinsice.

My brother works in a forensics laboratory.

Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta i bhfóiréinsic.

Great progress has been made in forensics.

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Forensics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for forensics?

The Irish for forensics is fóiréinsic (pronounced “foh-RAYN-shik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fóiréinsic in Irish?

Fóiréinsic is said like “foh-RAYN-shik” (IPA /ˈfoːɾʲeːnʲʃɪc/).

Does fóiréinsic have a plural?

No plural form is given for fóiréinsic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fóiréinsic change to fhóiréinsic or bhfóiréinsic?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóiréinsic becomes m'fhóiréinsic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóiréinsic (eclipsis).

How do I say 'forensic' as an adjective, as in 'forensic evidence'?

The genitive is commonly used: 'fianaise fhóiréinseach' uses the adjective fóiréinseach, while 'saotharlann fóiréinsice' uses the noun in the genitive.

Forensics in Irish (Fóiréinsic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage