HeyRuaHow to say “majority” in Irish
- Irish:
- formhór
- English:
- majority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-wohr” /ˈfɔɾˠəwoːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- formhóir, an fhormhóir (e.g. tuairim an fhormhóir, the opinion of the majority)
What does “formhór” mean?
- majority
- The greater part or most of a group or amount, usually followed by a genitive: formhór na ndaoine, most of the people.Also: most, greater part, bulk.
Other Irish words for majority: tromlach (majority), móramh (majority), bunáite (majority), tromchuid (majority)
“Formhór” with the article
Here is formhór after the article (an t-alt).
“Formhór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formhór, the Irish word for majority.
Other nouns in Irish
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Majority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for majority?
The Irish for majority is formhór (pronounced “FOR-uh-wohr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce formhór in Irish?
Formhór is said like “FOR-uh-wohr” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəwoːɾˠ/).
Does formhór have a plural?
No plural form is given for formhór in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does formhór change to fhormhór or bhformhór?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formhór becomes m'fhormhór (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformhór (eclipsis).
What is the difference between formhór and tromlach?
Formhór means most or the greater part of something in everyday use, e.g. formhór na ndaoine. Tromlach is more often used for a voting or political majority, e.g. tromlach sa Dáil.
