HeyRuaHow to say “foyer” in Irish
- Irish:
- forhalla
- English:
- foyer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-hal-uh” /ˈfoɾˌhal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- forhallaí (foyers)
- Genitive singular:
- forhalla, an fhorhalla (e.g. doras an fhorhalla, the door of the foyer)
- Genitive plural:
- forhallaí, na bhforhallaí (e.g. dearadh na bhforhallaí, the design of the foyers)
What does “forhalla” mean?
- foyer
- The entrance hall or lobby of a theatre, hotel or other large building, where people gather or wait.Also: lobby, entrance hall, vestibule.
“Forhalla” with the article
The plural of foyer in Irish is forhallaí. Here is forhalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forhalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forhalla, the Irish word for foyer.
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Foyer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foyer?
The Irish for foyer is forhalla (pronounced “FOR-hal-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forhallaí.
How do you pronounce forhalla in Irish?
Forhalla is said like “FOR-hal-uh” (IPA /ˈfoɾˌhal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of foyer in Irish?
The plural of forhalla is forhallaí; with the article, na forhallaí means “the foyers”. The genitive plural is forhallaí, as in dearadh na bhforhallaí (the design of the foyers).
Why does forhalla change to fhorhalla or bhforhalla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forhalla becomes m'fhorhalla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforhalla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'forhalla' and 'halla'?
'Halla' is a hall in general, such as 'halla an bhaile' (town hall), while 'forhalla' is specifically the entrance area or foyer of a building, especially a theatre or hotel.
