HeyRuaHow to say “forming” in Irish
- Irish:
- formáil
- English:
- forming, formatting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-mawl” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- formála, na formála (e.g. próiseas na formála, the process of forming)
What does “formáil” mean?
“Formáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- forming
- Formáil is the verbal noun of the verb formáil, the act of forming or shaping something.Also: formation, shaping, formulation.
1 other meaning: formatting
- 2formatting
- In computing, formáil is the act of formatting a disk or a document.Also: format, formatting a disk.
“Formáil” with the article
Here is formáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Formáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formáil, the Irish word for forming.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forming?
The Irish for forming is formáil (pronounced “FOR-mawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean formatting.
How do you pronounce formáil in Irish?
Formáil is said like “FOR-mawl” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠaːlʲ/).
Does formáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for formáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does formáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Formáil can mean forming or formatting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does formáil change to fhormáil or bhformáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formáil becomes m'fhormáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between formáil and formáid?
Formáid is the format itself, while formáil is the act of formatting or forming, the verbal noun of the verb formáil.
