HeyRuaHow to say “foundation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fundaimint
- English:
- foundation, basis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUN-duh-minch” /ˈfˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəmʲɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- fundaimintí (foundations)
- Genitive singular:
- fundaiminte, na fundaiminte (e.g. doimhneacht na fundaiminte, the depth of the foundation)
- Genitive plural:
- fundaimintí, na bhfundaimintí (e.g. leagan na bhfundaimintí, the laying of the foundations)
What does “fundaimint” mean?
“Fundaimint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foundation
- The solid base on which a building or structure is built.Also: foundations, base, groundwork.
1 other meaning: basis
- 2basis
- The underlying principle or ground on which an idea, claim or system rests.Also: foundation, fundamental, grounds.
Other Irish words for foundation: dúshraith (foundation)
“Fundaimint” with the article
The plural of foundation in Irish is fundaimintí. Here is fundaimint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fundaimint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fundaimint, the Irish word for foundation.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Foundation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foundation?
The Irish for foundation is fundaimint (pronounced “FUN-duh-minch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fundaimintí. Depending on context it can also mean basis.
How do you pronounce fundaimint in Irish?
Fundaimint is said like “FUN-duh-minch” (IPA /ˈfˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠəmʲɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of foundation in Irish?
The plural of fundaimint is fundaimintí; with the article, na fundaimintí means “the foundations”. The genitive plural is fundaimintí, as in leagan na bhfundaimintí (the laying of the foundations).
Does fundaimint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fundaimint can mean foundation or basis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fundaimint change to fhundaimint or bhfundaimint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fundaimint becomes m'fhundaimint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfundaimint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fundaimint and dúshraith?
Both mean foundation; dúshraith is a common native word for a building's foundation, while fundaimint is also used, and bonn or bunús are preferred for the abstract basis of something.
