HeyRuaHow to say “format” in Irish
- Irish:
- formáid
- English:
- format
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-awj” /ˈfɔɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- formáidí (formats)
- Genitive singular:
- formáide, na formáide (e.g. athrú na formáide, the change of format)
- Genitive plural:
- formáidí, na bhformáidí (e.g. rogha na bhformáidí, the choice of formats)
What does “formáid” mean?
- format
- The way something is arranged, laid out or presented, such as a book, file, programme or event.Also: layout, file format, arrangement.
“Formáid” with the article
The plural of format in Irish is formáidí. Here is formáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Formáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formáid, the Irish word for format.
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Format in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for format?
The Irish for format is formáid (pronounced “FOR-awj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is formáidí.
How do you pronounce formáid in Irish?
Formáid is said like “FOR-awj” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of format in Irish?
The plural of formáid is formáidí; with the article, na formáidí means “the formats”. The genitive plural is formáidí, as in rogha na bhformáidí (the choice of formats).
Why does formáid change to fhormáid or bhformáid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formáid becomes m'fhormáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformáid (eclipsis).
Is there a verb related to 'formáid'?
Yes, 'formáidigh' means to format, for example 'formáidigh an diosca' (format the disk), and the verbal noun is 'formáidiú'.
