HeyRuaHow to say “formation” in Irish
- Irish:
- foirmiú
- English:
- formation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- foirmigh, to form (ag foirmiú, forming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUR-im-oo” /ˈfˠɪɾʲəmʲuː/
- Plural:
- foirmithe (formations)
- Genitive singular:
- foirmithe, an fhoirmithe (e.g. próiseas an fhoirmithe, the process of formation)
- Genitive plural:
- foirmithe, na bhfoirmithe (e.g. staidéar ar fhoirmithe carraige, a study of rock formations)
What does “foirmiú” mean?
- formation
- The act or process of forming or shaping something; it is the verbal noun of the verb foirmigh.Also: forming, shaping, development.
“Foirmiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, foirmiú means forming: it is the verbal noun of the verb foirmigh (to form). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Foirmiú” with the article
The plural of formation in Irish is foirmithe. Here is foirmiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foirmiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foirmiú, the Irish word for formation.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Formation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for formation?
The Irish for formation is foirmiú (pronounced “FUR-im-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foirmithe.
How do you pronounce foirmiú in Irish?
Foirmiú is said like “FUR-im-oo” (IPA /ˈfˠɪɾʲəmʲuː/).
What is the plural of formation in Irish?
The plural of foirmiú is foirmithe; with the article, na foirmithe means “the formations”. The genitive plural is foirmithe, as in staidéar ar fhoirmithe carraige (a study of rock formations).
Why does foirmiú change to fhoirmiú or bhfoirmiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirmiú becomes m'fhoirmiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirmiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foirmiú and bunú?
Foirmiú stresses the shaping or forming of something, as in foirmiú na gcarraigeacha, while bunú means founding or establishing, as in bunú comhlachta.
