HeyRuaHow to say “function” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhm
- English:
- function, effect, need, function (mathematics)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “faim” /fʲəimʲ/
- Plural:
- feidhmeanna (functions)
- Genitive singular:
- feidhme, na feidhme (e.g. réimse feidhme, scope of application)
- Genitive plural:
- feidhmeanna, na bhfeidhmeanna (e.g. liosta na bhfeidhmeanna, the list of functions)
What does “feidhm” mean?
“Feidhm” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- function
- The purpose or job that something or someone performs.Also: purpose, role, use.
3 other meanings: effect or need or function (mathematics)
- 2effect
- Force or operation, especially in the phrase 'cur i bhfeidhm', putting something into effect.Also: operation, implementation, application, force.
- 3need
- A need or necessity to do something, as in 'níl feidhm leis', there is no need for it.Also: necessity, call.
- 4function (mathematics)
- In mathematics, a relation that gives one output value for each input.Also: function, mathematical function.
Other Irish words for function: feidhmigh (function)
“Feidhm” with the article
The plural of function in Irish is feidhmeanna. Here is feidhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidhm, the Irish word for function.
Other nouns in Irish
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Function in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for function?
The Irish for function is feidhm (pronounced “faim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feidhmeanna. Depending on context it can also mean effect or need or function (mathematics).
How do you pronounce feidhm in Irish?
Feidhm is said like “faim” (IPA /fʲəimʲ/).
What is the plural of function in Irish?
The plural of feidhm is feidhmeanna; with the article, na feidhmeanna means “the functions”. The genitive plural is feidhmeanna, as in liosta na bhfeidhmeanna (the list of functions).
Does feidhm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feidhm can mean function, effect, need or function (mathematics), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feidhm change to fheidhm or bhfeidhm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhm becomes m'fheidhm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhm (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to implement' or 'to put into effect' in Irish?
Use 'cuir i bhfeidhm', for example 'an dlí a chur i bhfeidhm', to enforce the law.
What does 'níl feidhm leis' mean?
It means 'there is no need for it' or 'it is no use'; 'níl feidhm orm' means 'I don't have to'.
