HeyRuaHow to say “interpretation” in Irish
- Irish:
- forléiriú
- English:
- interpretation, commentary
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forléirigh, to interpret (ag forléiriú, interpreting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-lay-roo” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌlʲeːɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- forléirithe (interpretations)
- Genitive singular:
- forléirithe, an fhorléirithe (e.g. ceist an fhorléirithe, the question of interpretation)
- Genitive plural:
- forléirithe, na bhforléirithe (e.g. éagsúlacht na bhforléirithe, the variety of interpretations)
What does “forléiriú” mean?
“Forléiriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interpretation
- The act of interpreting or construing something, especially the meaning of a text or law; verbal noun of the verb forléirigh.Also: construction, construing, explanation.
1 other meaning: commentary
- 2commentary
- A detailed explanation or commentary on a text.Also: exposition, gloss.
“Forléiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, forléiriú means interpreting: it is the verbal noun of the verb forléirigh (to interpret). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forléiriú” with the article
The plural of interpretation in Irish is forléirithe. Here is forléiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forléiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forléiriú, the Irish word for interpretation.
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Interpretation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interpretation?
The Irish for interpretation is forléiriú (pronounced “FOR-lay-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forléirithe. Depending on context it can also mean commentary.
How do you pronounce forléiriú in Irish?
Forléiriú is said like “FOR-lay-roo” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌlʲeːɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of interpretation in Irish?
The plural of forléiriú is forléirithe; with the article, na forléirithe means “the interpretations”. The genitive plural is forléirithe, as in éagsúlacht na bhforléirithe (the variety of interpretations).
Does forléiriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forléiriú can mean interpretation or commentary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does forléiriú change to fhorléiriú or bhforléiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forléiriú becomes m'fhorléiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforléiriú (eclipsis).
How is forléiriú different from léirmhíniú?
Forléiriú is used especially for the legal construction of a text, while léirmhíniú is a more general word for interpretation or explanation, for example of a poem or a piece of music.
