Prevalence in Irish (Forleithne): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for prevalence?

The Irish for prevalence is forleithne (pronounced “FOR-leh-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forleithní. Depending on context it can also mean broadness.

Q: What is the plural of prevalence in Irish?

The plural of forleithne is forleithní; with the article, na forleithní means “the prevalences”. The genitive plural is forleithní, as in comparáid na bhforleithní (the comparison of prevalences).

Q: Does forleithne have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forleithne can mean prevalence or broadness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “prevalence” in Irish

Irish:: forleithne
English:: prevalence, broadness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-leh-nyuh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠlʲɛn̠ʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: forleithní (prevalences)
Genitive singular:: forleithne, na forleithne (e.g. leibhéal na forleithne, the level of prevalence)
Genitive plural:: forleithní, na bhforleithní (e.g. comparáid na bhforleithní, the comparison of prevalences)

What does “forleithne” mean?

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

prevalence: The state of being widespread or common over a large area or among many people.Also: widespread nature, extent, generality.

1 other meaning: broadness

2broadness: The quality of being broad or wide in scope.Also: breadth, scope.

“Forleithne” with the article

The plural of prevalence in Irish is forleithní. Here is forleithne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhorleithne

the prevalence

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na forleithní

the prevalences

Plural: no change after na

“Forleithne” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forleithne, the Irish word for prevalence.

Chuir forleithne an ghalair imní ar dhochtúirí.

The prevalence of the disease worried doctors.

Tá an fhorleithne ag méadú gach bliain.

The prevalence is increasing every year.

Rinneadh staidéar ar fhorleithne na bochtaineachta.

A study was made of the prevalence of poverty.

Níl aon amhras faoi fhorleithne na faidhbe.

There is no doubt about how widespread the problem is.

Léiríonn na figiúirí forleithne an nóis sin.

The figures show how widespread that custom is.

Tá athrú tagtha ar an bhforleithne le déanaí.

The prevalence has changed recently.

Cuireadh forleithní éagsúla i gcomparáid le chéile.

Various prevalence rates were compared.

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Prevalence in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for prevalence?

The Irish for prevalence is forleithne (pronounced “FOR-leh-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forleithní. Depending on context it can also mean broadness.

How do you pronounce forleithne in Irish?

Forleithne is said like “FOR-leh-nyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠlʲɛn̠ʲə/).

What is the plural of prevalence in Irish?

The plural of forleithne is forleithní; with the article, na forleithní means “the prevalences”. The genitive plural is forleithní, as in comparáid na bhforleithní (the comparison of prevalences).

Does forleithne have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forleithne can mean prevalence or broadness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does forleithne change to fhorleithne or bhforleithne?

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

How is 'forleithne' related to 'forleathan'?

'Forleithne' is the abstract noun formed from the adjective 'forleathan' (widespread), so 'forleithne' means prevalence or widespread nature.

Prevalence in Irish (Forleithne): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage