HeyRuaHow to say “lexicographer” in Irish
- Irish:
- foclóirí
- English:
- lexicographer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUK-lohr-ee” /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- foclóirithe (lexicographers)
- Genitive singular:
- foclóirí, an fhoclóirí (e.g. obair an fhoclóirí, the work of the lexicographer)
- Genitive plural:
- foclóirithe, na bhfoclóirithe (e.g. cumann na bhfoclóirithe, the lexicographers' association)
What does “foclóirí” mean?
- lexicographer
- A person who compiles or writes dictionaries.Also: dictionary writer, dictionary compiler.
“Foclóirí” with the article
The plural of lexicographer in Irish is foclóirithe. Here is foclóirí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foclóirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foclóirí, the Irish word for lexicographer.
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Lexicographer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lexicographer?
The Irish for lexicographer is foclóirí (pronounced “FUK-lohr-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foclóirithe.
How do you pronounce foclóirí in Irish?
Foclóirí is said like “FUK-lohr-ee” (IPA /ˈfˠɔkl̪ˠoːɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of lexicographer in Irish?
The plural of foclóirí is foclóirithe; with the article, na foclóirithe means “the lexicographers”. The genitive plural is foclóirithe, as in cumann na bhfoclóirithe (the lexicographers' association).
Why does foclóirí change to fhoclóirí or bhfoclóirí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foclóirí becomes m'fhoclóirí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoclóirí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foclóir and foclóirí?
Foclóir is a dictionary, while foclóirí is the person who writes one, a lexicographer. The work itself is foclóireacht.
