Office in Irish (Feidhmeannas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for office?

The Irish for office is feidhmeannas (pronounced “FEYE-mun-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean executive.

Q: Does feidhmeannas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feidhmeannas can mean office or executive, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “office” in Irish

Irish:: feidhmeannas
English:: office, executive
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FEYE-mun-us” /ˈfʲəimʲən̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: feidhmeannais, an fheidhmeannais (e.g. baill an Fheidhmeannais, members of the Executive)

What does “feidhmeannas” mean?

“Feidhmeannas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

office: The holding of an office or position, or the period during which someone serves in a role.Also: service, function, tenure.

1 other meaning: executive

2executive: The executive branch of government, the body that carries out laws and runs public administration.Also: executive branch, government executive.

Other Irish words for office: oifig (office), gníomhaireacht (agency)

“Feidhmeannas” with the article

Here is feidhmeannas after the article (an t-alt).

an feidhmeannas

the office

No change after an

“Feidhmeannas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using feidhmeannas, the Irish word for office.

Bhí sé i bhfeidhmeannas ar feadh deich mbliana.

He was in office for ten years.

Tháinig an Feidhmeannas le chéile inniu.

The Executive met today.

Tá cumhacht an fheidhmeannais teoranta ag an dlí.

The power of the executive is limited by law.

Chuaigh sí i bhfeidhmeannas anuraidh.

She took office last year.

Labhair aire ón bhFeidhmeannas ar an raidió.

A minister from the Executive spoke on the radio.

Is é an feidhmeannas a chuireann na dlíthe i bhfeidhm.

It is the executive that implements the laws.

Bhí feidhmeannas fada aige mar chathaoirleach.

He had a long tenure as chairman.

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Office in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for office?

The Irish for office is feidhmeannas (pronounced “FEYE-mun-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean executive.

How do you pronounce feidhmeannas in Irish?

Feidhmeannas is said like “FEYE-mun-us” (IPA /ˈfʲəimʲən̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does feidhmeannas have a plural?

No plural form is given for feidhmeannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does feidhmeannas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feidhmeannas can mean office or executive, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does feidhmeannas change to fheidhmeannas or bhfeidhmeannas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhmeannas becomes m'fheidhmeannas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhmeannas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between feidhmeannas and feidhmeannach?

Feidhmeannas is the office or the executive body, while feidhmeannach is a person, an official or executive.

Office in Irish (Feidhmeannas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage