HeyRuaHow to say “forestry” in Irish
- Irish:
- foraoiseacht
- English:
- forestry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-ee-shukht” /ˈfˠɔɾˠiːʃəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- foraoiseachta, na foraoiseachta (e.g. cúrsa foraoiseachta, a forestry course)
What does “foraoiseacht” mean?
- forestry
- The science and work of planting, managing and caring for forests.Also: forest management, silviculture.
“Foraoiseacht” with the article
Here is foraoiseacht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhoraoiseacht
the forestry
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Foraoiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foraoiseacht, the Irish word for forestry.
Tá suim mhór aige san fhoraoiseacht.
He is very interested in forestry.
Is earnáil thábhachtach í an fhoraoiseacht in Éirinn.
Forestry is an important sector in Ireland.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an bhforaoiseacht san ollscoil.
She studied forestry at university.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i bhforaoiseacht.
My brother works in forestry.
Tá deontais ar fáil don fhoraoiseacht.
Grants are available for forestry.
Fuair sé post le seirbhís na foraoiseachta.
He got a job with the forestry service.
Tá talamh na feirme curtha faoi fhoraoiseacht anois.
The farm land has been put under forestry now.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forestry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forestry?
The Irish for forestry is foraoiseacht (pronounced “FOR-ee-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce foraoiseacht in Irish?
Foraoiseacht is said like “FOR-ee-shukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠiːʃəxt̪ˠ/).
Does foraoiseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for foraoiseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does foraoiseacht change to fhoraoiseacht or bhforaoiseacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foraoiseacht becomes m'fhoraoiseacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforaoiseacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foraois' and 'foraoiseacht'?
'Foraois' is a forest itself, while 'foraoiseacht' is forestry, the work and science of managing forests.
