Glossary in Irish (Foclóirín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for glossary?

The Irish for glossary is foclóirín (pronounced “FUK-lohr-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foclóiríní. Depending on context it can also mean small dictionary.

Q: What is the plural of glossary in Irish?

The plural of foclóirín is foclóiríní; with the article, na foclóiríní means “the glossaries”. The genitive plural is foclóiríní, as in bailiúchán foclóiríní (a collection of glossaries).

Q: Does foclóirín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foclóirín can mean glossary or small dictionary, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “glossary” in Irish

Irish:: foclóirín
English:: glossary, small dictionary
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FUK-lohr-een” /ˈfˠɔkəlˠoːɾʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: foclóiríní (glossaries)
Genitive singular:: foclóirín, an fhoclóirín (e.g. leathanaigh an fhoclóirín, the pages of the glossary)
Genitive plural:: foclóiríní, na bhfoclóiríní (e.g. bailiúchán foclóiríní, a collection of glossaries)

What does “foclóirín” mean?

“Foclóirín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

glossary: A short list of words with their meanings, often at the back of a book.Also: wordlist, vocabulary, word list.

1 other meaning: small dictionary

2small dictionary: A small or pocket dictionary.Also: pocket dictionary, phrasebook.

“Foclóirín” with the article

The plural of glossary in Irish is foclóiríní. Here is foclóirín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an foclóirín

the glossary

No change after an

na foclóiríní

the glossaries

Plural: no change after na

“Foclóirín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foclóirín, the Irish word for glossary.

Tá foclóirín ag deireadh an leabhair.

There is a glossary at the end of the book.

Féach san fhoclóirín más gá duit.

Look in the glossary if you need to.

Chaill mé m'fhoclóirín ar an mbus.

I lost my little dictionary on the bus.

Cheannaigh sí foclóirín póca don turas.

She bought a pocket dictionary for the trip.

Tá na foclóiríní seo an-úsáideach do dhaltaí.

These glossaries are very useful for pupils.

Níl an focal sin san fhoclóirín.

That word isn't in the glossary.

Rinne an múinteoir foclóirín don rang.

The teacher made a word list for the class.

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Glossary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for glossary?

The Irish for glossary is foclóirín (pronounced “FUK-lohr-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foclóiríní. Depending on context it can also mean small dictionary.

How do you pronounce foclóirín in Irish?

Foclóirín is said like “FUK-lohr-een” (IPA /ˈfˠɔkəlˠoːɾʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of glossary in Irish?

The plural of foclóirín is foclóiríní; with the article, na foclóiríní means “the glossaries”. The genitive plural is foclóiríní, as in bailiúchán foclóiríní (a collection of glossaries).

Does foclóirín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foclóirín can mean glossary or small dictionary, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does foclóirín change to fhoclóirín or bhfoclóirín?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foclóirín becomes m'fhoclóirín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoclóirín (eclipsis).

How is foclóirín different from foclóir?

Foclóir is a dictionary; foclóirín is its diminutive, used for a glossary, word list or small dictionary.

Glossary in Irish (Foclóirín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage