HeyRuaHow to say “injunction” in Irish
- Irish:
- forchongra
- English:
- injunction, command
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-khung-ruh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠxɔŋɡɾˠə/
- Plural:
- forchongraí (injunctions)
- Genitive singular:
- forchongra, an fhorchongra (e.g. téarmaí an fhorchongra, the terms of the injunction)
- Genitive plural:
- forchongraí, na bhforchongraí (e.g. líon na bhforchongraí, the number of injunctions)
What does “forchongra” mean?
“Forchongra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- injunction
- A court order requiring a person to do or, more often, not to do a particular thing.Also: court order, restraining order.
1 other meaning: command
- 2command
- A formal order or instruction given by someone in authority.Also: order, behest.
“Forchongra” with the article
The plural of injunction in Irish is forchongraí. Here is forchongra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forchongra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forchongra, the Irish word for injunction.
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Injunction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for injunction?
The Irish for injunction is forchongra (pronounced “FOR-khung-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forchongraí. Depending on context it can also mean command.
How do you pronounce forchongra in Irish?
Forchongra is said like “FOR-khung-ruh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠxɔŋɡɾˠə/).
What is the plural of injunction in Irish?
The plural of forchongra is forchongraí; with the article, na forchongraí means “the injunctions”. The genitive plural is forchongraí, as in líon na bhforchongraí (the number of injunctions).
Does forchongra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forchongra can mean injunction or command, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does forchongra change to fhorchongra or bhforchongra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forchongra becomes m'fhorchongra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforchongra (eclipsis).
Is forchongra the same as ordú?
Ordú is a general word for an order, while forchongra is the specific legal term for an injunction issued by a court.
