HeyRuaHow to say “functionalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhmiúlachas
- English:
- functionalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAY-moo-luh-khus” /ˈfʲəimʲuːləxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- feidhmiúlachais, an fheidhmiúlachais (e.g. prionsabail an fheidhmiúlachais, the principles of functionalism)
What does “feidhmiúlachas” mean?
- functionalism
- The principle or theory that the design or form of something should be determined by its function, used in architecture, design and the social sciences.Also: functional design, functionalist theory.
“Feidhmiúlachas” with the article
Here is feidhmiúlachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Feidhmiúlachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidhmiúlachas, the Irish word for functionalism.
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Functionalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for functionalism?
The Irish for functionalism is feidhmiúlachas (pronounced “FAY-moo-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce feidhmiúlachas in Irish?
Feidhmiúlachas is said like “FAY-moo-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈfʲəimʲuːləxəsˠ/).
Does feidhmiúlachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for feidhmiúlachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feidhmiúlachas change to fheidhmiúlachas or bhfeidhmiúlachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhmiúlachas becomes m'fheidhmiúlachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhmiúlachas (eclipsis).
How is 'feidhmiúlachas' related to 'feidhmiúil'?
'Feidhmiúil' is the adjective meaning functional, and 'feidhmiúlachas' is the abstract noun for the doctrine of functionalism; for the simple quality of being functional, 'feidhmiúlacht' is used.
