HeyRuaHow to say “learner” in Irish
- Irish:
- foghlaimeoir
- English:
- learner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOW-lim-or” /ˈfˠəulˠəmʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- foghlaimeoirí (learners)
- Genitive singular:
- foghlaimeora, an fhoghlaimeora (e.g. leabhar an fhoghlaimeora, the learner's book)
- Genitive plural:
- foghlaimeoirí, na bhfoghlaimeoirí (e.g. riachtanais na bhfoghlaimeoirí, the needs of the learners)
What does “foghlaimeoir” mean?
- learner
- A person who is learning something, especially a language or a skill.Also: student, beginner, language learner.
“Foghlaimeoir” with the article
The plural of learner in Irish is foghlaimeoirí. Here is foghlaimeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foghlaimeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foghlaimeoir, the Irish word for learner.
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Learner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for learner?
The Irish for learner is foghlaimeoir (pronounced “FOW-lim-or”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foghlaimeoirí.
How do you pronounce foghlaimeoir in Irish?
Foghlaimeoir is said like “FOW-lim-or” (IPA /ˈfˠəulˠəmʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of learner in Irish?
The plural of foghlaimeoir is foghlaimeoirí; with the article, na foghlaimeoirí means “the learners”. The genitive plural is foghlaimeoirí, as in riachtanais na bhfoghlaimeoirí (the needs of the learners).
Why does foghlaimeoir change to fhoghlaimeoir or bhfoghlaimeoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foghlaimeoir becomes m'fhoghlaimeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoghlaimeoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foghlaimeoir' and 'dalta'?
'Foghlaimeoir' is anyone learning something, often an adult learning Irish, while 'dalta' usually means a pupil in a school.
How do I say 'Irish learner'?
Say 'foghlaimeoir Gaeilge', literally 'learner of Irish'.
