HeyRuaHow to say “normal form” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthfhoirm
- English:
- normal form
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hir-im” /ˈɡnˠaːˌɪɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthfhoirmeacha (normal forms)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthfhoirme, na gnáthfhoirme (e.g. úsáid na gnáthfhoirme, use of the normal form)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthfhoirmeacha, na ngnáthfhoirmeacha (e.g. úsáid na ngnáthfhoirmeacha, the use of the normal forms)
What does “gnáthfhoirm” mean?
- normal form
- The usual or standard form of something, especially of a word or grammatical item.Also: usual form, standard form, regular form, common form.
“Gnáthfhoirm” with the article
The plural of normal form in Irish is gnáthfhoirmeacha. Here is gnáthfhoirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthfhoirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthfhoirm, the Irish word for normal form.
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Normal form in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normal form?
The Irish for normal form is gnáthfhoirm (pronounced “GNAW-hir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthfhoirmeacha.
How do you pronounce gnáthfhoirm in Irish?
Gnáthfhoirm is said like “GNAW-hir-im” (IPA /ˈɡnˠaːˌɪɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of normal form in Irish?
The plural of gnáthfhoirm is gnáthfhoirmeacha; with the article, na gnáthfhoirmeacha means “the normal forms”. The genitive plural is gnáthfhoirmeacha, as in úsáid na ngnáthfhoirmeacha (the use of the normal forms).
Why does gnáthfhoirm change to ghnáthfhoirm or ngnáthfhoirm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthfhoirm becomes mo ghnáthfhoirm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthfhoirm (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthfhoirm' different from 'foirm'?
'Foirm' means any form or shape, while 'gnáthfhoirm' adds 'gnáth-' (usual) to mean the normal or standard form, as opposed to a variant such as 'leagan canúna'.
