HeyRuaHow to say “institute” in Irish
- Irish:
- foras
- English:
- institute, foundation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-us” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- forais (institutes)
- Genitive singular:
- forais, an fhorais (e.g. stiúrthóir an fhorais, director of the institute)
- Genitive plural:
- foras, na bhforas (e.g. ionadaithe na bhforas, representatives of the institutes)
What does “foras” mean?
“Foras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- institute
- An organisation or body set up for a particular purpose, such as research or education.Also: institution, foundation, body.
1 other meaning: foundation
- 2foundation
- The base or ground on which something is built or established.Also: basis, base, grounding.
Other Irish words for institute: institiúid (institute)
“Foras” with the article
The plural of institute in Irish is forais. Here is foras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foras, the Irish word for institute.
Other nouns in Irish
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Institute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for institute?
The Irish for institute is foras (pronounced “FOR-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forais. Depending on context it can also mean foundation.
How do you pronounce foras in Irish?
Foras is said like “FOR-us” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of institute in Irish?
The plural of foras is forais; with the article, na forais means “the institutes”. The genitive plural is foras, as in ionadaithe na bhforas (representatives of the institutes).
Does foras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foras can mean institute or foundation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foras change to fhoras or bhforas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foras becomes m'fhoras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foras' and 'institiúid'?
Both can mean institute; 'institiúid' is the usual word for an institution like a college, while 'foras' is used in the names of official bodies such as Foras na Gaeilge and also carries the older sense of foundation.
