Periphery in Irish (Forimeall): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for periphery?

The Irish for periphery is forimeall (pronounced “FOR-im-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forimill. Depending on context it can also mean circumference.

Q: What is the plural of periphery in Irish?

The plural of forimeall is forimill; with the article, na forimill means “the peripheries”. The genitive plural is forimeall, as in fad na bhforimeall (the length of the peripheries).

Q: Does forimeall have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forimeall can mean periphery or circumference, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “periphery” in Irish

Irish:: forimeall
English:: periphery, circumference
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-im-ul” /ˈfoɾʲɪmʲəl̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: forimill (peripheries)
Genitive singular:: forimill, an fhorimill (e.g. ar imeall an fhorimill, on the outer edge of the periphery)
Genitive plural:: forimeall, na bhforimeall (e.g. fad na bhforimeall, the length of the peripheries)

What does “forimeall” mean?

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

periphery: The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.Also: outer edge, perimeter, margin, outskirts.

1 other meaning: circumference

2circumference: The line around the outside of a circle or round shape.Also: perimeter, boundary.

“Forimeall” with the article

The plural of periphery in Irish is forimill. Here is forimeall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an forimeall

the periphery

No change after an

na forimill

the peripheries

Plural: no change after na

“Forimeall” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forimeall, the Irish word for periphery.

Tá an fheirm ar fhorimeall an bhaile.

The farm is on the outskirts of the town.

Ríomh forimeall an chiorcail seo.

Calculate the circumference of this circle.

Siúlaimid timpeall an fhorimill gach maidin.

We walk around the perimeter every morning.

Bhí na tithe tógtha ar an bhforimeall.

The houses were built on the periphery.

Tá réigiúin an fhorimill bocht go minic.

Peripheral regions are often poor.

Tharraing sí líne ar fhorimill na gcruthanna.

She drew a line on the perimeters of the shapes.

Mhothaigh sé go raibh sé i bhforimeall an tsaoil.

He felt he was on the margins of life.

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Periphery in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for periphery?

The Irish for periphery is forimeall (pronounced “FOR-im-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forimill. Depending on context it can also mean circumference.

How do you pronounce forimeall in Irish?

Forimeall is said like “FOR-im-ul” (IPA /ˈfoɾʲɪmʲəl̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of periphery in Irish?

The plural of forimeall is forimill; with the article, na forimill means “the peripheries”. The genitive plural is forimeall, as in fad na bhforimeall (the length of the peripheries).

Does forimeall have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forimeall can mean periphery or circumference, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does forimeall change to fhorimeall or bhforimeall?

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

What is the difference between 'forimeall' and 'imeall'?

'Imeall' is the everyday word for an edge or border, while 'forimeall' is more formal and technical, meaning periphery or circumference.

Periphery in Irish (Forimeall): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage