HeyRuaHow to say “official” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhmeannach
- English:
- official, executive, agent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAY-mun-ukh” /ˈfʲəimʲən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- feidhmeannaigh (officials)
- Genitive singular:
- feidhmeannaigh, an fheidhmeannaigh (e.g. oifig an fheidhmeannaigh, the official's office)
- Genitive plural:
- feidhmeannach, na bhfeidhmeannach (e.g. cruinniú na bhfeidhmeannach, the officials' meeting)
What does “feidhmeannach” mean?
“Feidhmeannach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- official
- A person who holds an office or carries out official duties, especially in an organisation or the state.Also: functionary, officer.
2 other meanings: executive or agent
- 2executive
- A person with management or executive responsibility in a company or organisation.Also: manager, administrator.
- 3agent
- A person who acts or carries out work on behalf of another; a servant or agent.Also: servant, executor.
Other Irish words for official: oifigiúil (official), foirmiúil (formal), foirmeálta (formal), formalach (formal)
“Feidhmeannach” with the article
The plural of official in Irish is feidhmeannaigh. Here is feidhmeannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidhmeannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidhmeannach, the Irish word for official.
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Official in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for official?
The Irish for official is feidhmeannach (pronounced “FAY-mun-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feidhmeannaigh. Depending on context it can also mean executive or agent.
How do you pronounce feidhmeannach in Irish?
Feidhmeannach is said like “FAY-mun-ukh” (IPA /ˈfʲəimʲən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of official in Irish?
The plural of feidhmeannach is feidhmeannaigh; with the article, na feidhmeannaigh means “the officials”. The genitive plural is feidhmeannach, as in cruinniú na bhfeidhmeannach (the officials' meeting).
Does feidhmeannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feidhmeannach can mean official, executive or agent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feidhmeannach change to fheidhmeannach or bhfeidhmeannach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhmeannach becomes m'fheidhmeannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhmeannach (eclipsis).
How is 'feidhmeannach' different from 'oifigeach'?
'Oifigeach' is the general word for an officer, while 'feidhmeannach' stresses someone who executes functions, an official or executive. Both appear in administrative Irish.
Is 'Feidhmeannacht' related?
Yes, 'feidhmeannacht' means an executive body, as in 'Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte' (the Health Service Executive), while 'feidhmeannach' is the individual person.
