HeyRuaHow to say “peripheral” in Irish
- Irish:
- forimeallach
- English:
- peripheral, marginal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More peripheral:
- níos forimeallaí
- Most peripheral:
- is forimeallaí
- Plural:
- forimeallacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-im-al-ukh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠɪmʲəl̪ˠəx/
What does “forimeallach” mean?
“Forimeallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- peripheral
- Situated on the outer edge or boundary of something, not at the centre.Also: outer, marginal, outlying.
1 other meaning: marginal
- 2marginal
- Of minor importance, not central to the main issue.Also: peripheral, minor, secondary.
“Forimeallach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is forimeallach after ceantar (area, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: ceist fhorimeallach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: ceantar forimeallach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, forimeallacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: ceantair fhorimeallacha; after other plurals it does not: ceisteanna forimeallacha.
More peripheral, most peripheral, very peripheral
Tá an baile seo níos forimeallaí ná an ceann eile. This town is more peripheral than the other one.
| more peripheral | níos forimeallaí | in the past tense: ní b'fhorimeallaí |
|---|---|---|
| most peripheral | is forimeallaí | in the past tense: ab fhorimeallaí |
| as peripheral as | chomh forimeallach le | no change after chomh |
| very peripheral | an-fhorimeallach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too peripheral | rófhorimeallach | ró- lenites |
“Forimeallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Peripheral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for peripheral?
The Irish for peripheral is forimeallach (pronounced “FOR-im-al-ukh”). It comes after the noun: ceantar forimeallach, a peripheral area; ceist fhorimeallach, a peripheral question.
How do you say more peripheral and most peripheral in Irish?
níos forimeallaí is more peripheral and is forimeallaí is most peripheral. In the past tense they become ní b'fhorimeallaí and ab fhorimeallaí.
Why does forimeallach become fhorimeallach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So ceist fhorimeallach (a peripheral question) but ceantar forimeallach (a peripheral area), because ceantar is masculine.
What is the plural of forimeallach?
With a plural noun forimeallach becomes forimeallacha: ceantair fhorimeallacha, ceisteanna forimeallacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very peripheral in Irish?
an-fhorimeallach. Too peripheral is rófhorimeallach, and as peripheral as is chomh forimeallach le.
Does forimeallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forimeallach can mean peripheral or marginal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'forimeallach' and 'imeallach'?
Both mean peripheral or marginal; 'imeallach' is the more general word, while 'forimeallach' is often used in technical or formal contexts such as 'gléas forimeallach' (peripheral device).
