HeyRuaHow to say “learning” in Irish
- Irish:
- foghlaim
- English:
- learning, education
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- foghlaim, to learn (ag foghlaim, learning)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOW-lim” /ˈfˠəul̪ˠəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- foghlama, na foghlama (e.g. próiseas na foghlama, the learning process)
What does “foghlaim” mean?
“Foghlaim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- learning
- The act of learning something; it is the verbal noun of the verb foghlaim, to learn.Also: studying, acquiring knowledge.
1 other meaning: education
- 2education
- Knowledge or instruction that a person has received, schooling.Also: instruction, schooling, learning.
Other Irish words for learning: léann (learning)
“Foghlaim” as a verbal noun
After ag, foghlaim means learning: it is the verbal noun of the verb foghlaim (to learn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Foghlaim” with the article
Here is foghlaim after the article (an t-alt).
“Foghlaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foghlaim, the Irish word for learning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “foghlaim”
Learning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for learning?
The Irish for learning is foghlaim (pronounced “FOW-lim”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean education.
How do you pronounce foghlaim in Irish?
Foghlaim is said like “FOW-lim” (IPA /ˈfˠəul̪ˠəmʲ/).
Does foghlaim have a plural?
No plural form is given for foghlaim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does foghlaim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foghlaim can mean learning or education, depending on context; the first is the most common. Foghlaim also has its own entry as a verb meaning to learn.
Why does foghlaim change to fhoghlaim or bhfoghlaim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foghlaim becomes m'fhoghlaim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoghlaim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foghlaim and oideachas?
Foghlaim is the act of learning, as in ag foghlaim Gaeilge, while oideachas is education as a system or institution, as in an Roinn Oideachais.
Is foghlaim also a verb?
Yes, foghlaim is both the verb 'learn' (d'fhoghlaim mé, I learned) and its verbal noun (ag foghlaim, learning).
