HeyRuaHow to say “further education” in Irish
- Irish:
- breisoideachas
- English:
- further education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRESH-ih-dyukh-us” /ˈbʲɾʲɛʃɪdʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- breisoideachais, an bhreisoideachais (e.g. coláiste breisoideachais, college of further education)
What does “breisoideachas” mean?
- further education
- Education that a person takes after finishing secondary school, especially vocational or adult courses outside the university system.Also: continuing education, post-secondary education, adult education.
“Breisoideachas” with the article
Here is breisoideachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Breisoideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breisoideachas, the Irish word for further education.
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Further education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for further education?
The Irish for further education is breisoideachas (pronounced “BRESH-ih-dyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce breisoideachas in Irish?
Breisoideachas is said like “BRESH-ih-dyukh-us” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛʃɪdʲəxəs/).
Does breisoideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for breisoideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breisoideachas change to bhreisoideachas or mbreisoideachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breisoideachas becomes mo bhreisoideachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreisoideachas (eclipsis).
How is 'breisoideachas' different from 'ardoideachas'?
'Breisoideachas' is further education, such as vocational and adult courses, while 'ardoideachas' is higher education at university or institute level.
