HeyRuaHow to say “notice” in Irish
- Irish:
- fógra
- English:
- notice, advertisement, warning, proclamation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-gruh” /ˈfˠoːɡɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fógraí (notices)
- Genitive singular:
- fógra, an fhógra (e.g. téacs an fhógra, the text of the notice)
- Genitive plural:
- fógraí, na bhfógraí (e.g. clár fógraí, notice-board)
What does “fógra” mean?
“Fógra” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- notice
- A written or spoken message giving people information, such as a sign on a wall or door.Also: sign, placard, announcement, poster.
3 other meanings: advertisement or warning or proclamation
- 2advertisement
- A notice in a newspaper, on television or online that promotes something or announces a job.Also: ad, advert, commercial.
- 3warning
- A formal notice or warning, for example of something that is going to happen or that must be done.Also: summons, notice to quit.
- 4proclamation
- An official public announcement made by an authority.Also: public notice, declaration.
Other Irish words for notice: feic (see), suntas (notice), spotáil (spot)
“Fógra” with the article
The plural of notice in Irish is fógraí. Here is fógra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fógra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fógra, the Irish word for notice.
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Notice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for notice?
The Irish for notice is fógra (pronounced “FOH-gruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fógraí. Depending on context it can also mean advertisement or warning or proclamation.
How do you pronounce fógra in Irish?
Fógra is said like “FOH-gruh” (IPA /ˈfˠoːɡɾˠə/).
What is the plural of notice in Irish?
The plural of fógra is fógraí; with the article, na fógraí means “the notices”. The genitive plural is fógraí, as in clár fógraí (notice-board).
Does fógra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fógra can mean notice, advertisement, warning or proclamation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fógra change to fhógra or bhfógra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fógra becomes m'fhógra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfógra (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to give notice' in Irish?
Use 'fógra a thabhairt', for example 'Thug sí fógra dá fostóir' means she gave notice to her employer.
What is the difference between fógra and fógraíocht?
Fógra is a single notice or advertisement, while fógraíocht means advertising as an activity or industry.
