Proclamation in Irish (Forógra): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for proclamation?

The Irish for proclamation is forógra (pronounced “FOR-oh-gruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forógraí. Depending on context it can also mean manifesto.

Q: What is the plural of proclamation in Irish?

The plural of forógra is forógraí; with the article, na forógraí means “the proclamations”. The genitive plural is forógraí, as in téacsanna na bhforógraí (the texts of the proclamations).

Q: Does forógra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forógra can mean proclamation or manifesto, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “proclamation” in Irish

Irish:: forógra
English:: proclamation, manifesto
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-oh-gruh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠoːɡɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: forógraí (proclamations)
Genitive singular:: forógra, an fhorógra (e.g. téacs an fhorógra, the text of the proclamation)
Genitive plural:: forógraí, na bhforógraí (e.g. téacsanna na bhforógraí, the texts of the proclamations)

What does “forógra” mean?

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

proclamation: A formal public announcement made by an authority, such as a government or leader.Also: declaration, announcement, decree.

1 other meaning: manifesto

2manifesto: A published statement of the aims and policies of a party or group.Also: election manifesto, statement of policy.

“Forógra” with the article

The plural of proclamation in Irish is forógraí. Here is forógra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an forógra

the proclamation

No change after an

na forógraí

the proclamations

Plural: no change after na

“Forógra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forógra, the Irish word for proclamation.

Léadh an forógra os comhair Ard-Oifig an Phoist.

The proclamation was read in front of the GPO.

Tá cóip den Fhorógra crochta ar bhalla na scoile.

A copy of the Proclamation hangs on the school wall.

D'fhoilsigh an páirtí a fhorógra inné.

The party published its manifesto yesterday.

Cé a shínigh an forógra sin?

Who signed that proclamation?

Bhí an gealltanas sin i bhforógra an rialtais.

That promise was in the government's manifesto.

Rinne na daltaí staidéar ar fhocail an fhorógra.

The pupils studied the words of the proclamation.

Cuireadh forógraí suas ar fud na cathrach.

Proclamations were put up all over the city.

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Proclamation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for proclamation?

The Irish for proclamation is forógra (pronounced “FOR-oh-gruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forógraí. Depending on context it can also mean manifesto.

How do you pronounce forógra in Irish?

Forógra is said like “FOR-oh-gruh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠoːɡɾˠə/).

What is the plural of proclamation in Irish?

The plural of forógra is forógraí; with the article, na forógraí means “the proclamations”. The genitive plural is forógraí, as in téacsanna na bhforógraí (the texts of the proclamations).

Does forógra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Forógra can mean proclamation or manifesto, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does forógra change to fhorógra or bhforógra?

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

What is the difference between forógra and fógra?

Fógra is an ordinary notice or advertisement, while forógra is a formal proclamation or manifesto, as in Forógra na Poblachta.

Proclamation in Irish (Forógra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage