HeyRuaHow to say “lingua franca” in Irish
- Irish:
- francbhéarla
- English:
- lingua franca
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRANK-vay-ar-luh” /ˈfˠɾˠaŋkˌvʲeːɾˠlˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- francbhéarla, an fhrancbhéarla (e.g. ról an fhrancbhéarla, the role of the lingua franca)
What does “francbhéarla” mean?
- lingua franca
- A common language used for communication between people who speak different native languages.Also: common language, trade language, bridge language.
“Francbhéarla” with the article
Here is francbhéarla after the article (an t-alt).
“Francbhéarla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using francbhéarla, the Irish word for lingua franca.
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Lingua franca in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lingua franca?
The Irish for lingua franca is francbhéarla (pronounced “FRANK-vay-ar-luh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce francbhéarla in Irish?
Francbhéarla is said like “FRANK-vay-ar-luh” (IPA /ˈfˠɾˠaŋkˌvʲeːɾˠlˠə/).
Does francbhéarla have a plural?
No plural form is given for francbhéarla in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does francbhéarla change to fhrancbhéarla or bhfrancbhéarla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) francbhéarla becomes mo fhrancbhéarla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrancbhéarla (eclipsis).
Does francbhéarla mean 'French'?
No. French is Fraincis; francbhéarla means a lingua franca, a shared language between speakers of different tongues.
