HeyRuaHow to say “foundation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fondúireacht
- English:
- foundation, founding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fun-DOO-rukht” /fˠɔnˠˈd̪ˠuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fondúireachtaí (foundations)
- Genitive singular:
- fondúireachta, na fondúireachta (e.g. cathaoirleach na fondúireachta, chairperson of the foundation)
- Genitive plural:
- fondúireachtaí, na bhfondúireachtaí (e.g. liosta na bhfondúireachtaí, the list of foundations)
What does “fondúireacht” mean?
“Fondúireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foundation
- An institution or organisation set up, usually with an endowment, to fund or support a charitable, educational or cultural purpose.Also: endowed institution, charitable foundation, trust.
1 other meaning: founding
- 2founding
- The act of founding or establishing something, such as an institution.Also: foundation, establishment.
Other Irish words for foundation: dúshraith (foundation)
“Fondúireacht” with the article
The plural of foundation in Irish is fondúireachtaí. Here is fondúireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fondúireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fondúireacht, the Irish word for foundation.
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Foundation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foundation?
The Irish for foundation is fondúireacht (pronounced “fun-DOO-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fondúireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean founding.
How do you pronounce fondúireacht in Irish?
Fondúireacht is said like “fun-DOO-rukht” (IPA /fˠɔnˠˈd̪ˠuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of foundation in Irish?
The plural of fondúireacht is fondúireachtaí; with the article, na fondúireachtaí means “the foundations”. The genitive plural is fondúireachtaí, as in liosta na bhfondúireachtaí (the list of foundations).
Does fondúireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fondúireacht can mean foundation or founding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fondúireacht change to fhondúireacht or bhfondúireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fondúireacht becomes m'fhondúireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfondúireacht (eclipsis).
Is fondúireacht the word for the foundation of a building?
No, fondúireacht is an institution or the act of founding; the physical foundation of a building is dúshraith or bonn.
