Form in Irish (Foirm): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for form?

The Irish for form is foirm (pronounced “FUR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is foirmeacha.

Q: What is the plural of form in Irish?

The plural of foirm is foirmeacha; with the article, na foirmeacha means “the forms”. The genitive plural is foirmeacha, as in carn na bhfoirmeacha (the pile of forms).

How to say “form” in Irish

Irish:: foirm
English:: form
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “FUR-im” /ˈfˠɛɾʲəmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: foirmeacha (forms)
Genitive singular:: foirme, na foirme (e.g. barr na foirme, the top of the form)
Genitive plural:: foirmeacha, na bhfoirmeacha (e.g. carn na bhfoirmeacha, the pile of forms)

What does “foirm” mean?

“Foirm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

form: A printed or online document with spaces for you to fill in information.Also: application form, document, questionnaire.

1 other meaning:

2form: The shape, kind or variety in which something exists, including a form of a word in grammar.Also: shape, type, variety, word form.

Other Irish words for form: cruthaigh (create), cruth (shape), riocht (form)

“Foirm” with the article

The plural of form in Irish is foirmeacha. Here is foirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhoirm

the form

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na foirmeacha

the forms

Plural: no change after na

“Foirm” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foirm, the Irish word for form.

Líon an fhoirm bhuí, le do thoil.

Fill in the yellow form, please.

Tá foirm iarratais ar fáil ar líne.

An application form is available online.

Chuir mé m'fhoirm sa phost inné.

I posted my form yesterday.

Scríobh d'ainm ag bun na foirme.

Write your name at the bottom of the form.

Bhí an iomarca foirmeacha le líonadh agam.

I had too many forms to fill in.

An bhfuil leagan Gaeilge den fhoirm agaibh?

Do you have an Irish version of the form?

Tá botún i bhfoirm an bhriathair sin.

There is a mistake in the form of that verb.

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Form in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for form?

The Irish for form is foirm (pronounced “FUR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is foirmeacha.

How do you pronounce foirm in Irish?

Foirm is said like “FUR-im” (IPA /ˈfˠɛɾʲəmʲ/).

What is the plural of form in Irish?

The plural of foirm is foirmeacha; with the article, na foirmeacha means “the forms”. The genitive plural is foirmeacha, as in carn na bhfoirmeacha (the pile of forms).

Why does foirm change to fhoirm or bhfoirm?

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

What is the difference between 'foirm' and 'cruth'?

'Foirm' is mainly a document to fill in or a grammatical form, while 'cruth' is the usual word for physical shape or appearance.

How do I say 'fill in a form'?

Say 'foirm a líonadh', for example 'Líon an fhoirm seo.'

Form in Irish (Foirm): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage