Progression in Irish (Forchéimniú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for progression?

The Irish for progression is forchéimniú (pronounced “FOR-hyaym-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “progression” in Irish

Irish:: forchéimniú
English:: progression
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-hyaym-noo” /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌçeːmʲnʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: forchéimnithe, an fhorchéimnithe (e.g. luas an fhorchéimnithe, the rate of progression)

What does “forchéimniú” mean?

progression: The act of advancing or moving forward step by step, as in a process or series; verbal noun of forchéimnigh.Also: progress, advancement, advancing.

“Forchéimniú” with the article

Here is forchéimniú after the article (an t-alt).

an forchéimniú

the progression

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“Forchéimniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forchéimniú, the Irish word for progression.

Is léir an forchéimniú atá déanta ag na daltaí.

The progress the pupils have made is clear.

Bhí forchéimniú mall ar an obair i mbliana.

The work progressed slowly this year.

Déanann an múinteoir measúnú ar luas an fhorchéimnithe.

The teacher assesses the rate of progression.

Tá forchéimniú le feiceáil i mo chuid scríbhneoireachta.

Progress can be seen in my writing.

Is cuid den fhorchéimniú nádúrtha í sin.

That is part of the natural progression.

Labhair siad faoi fhorchéimniú gairme san oifig.

They talked about career progression in the office.

Ní raibh aon fhorchéimniú ar an ngalar.

There was no progression of the disease.

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Progression in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for progression?

The Irish for progression is forchéimniú (pronounced “FOR-hyaym-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce forchéimniú in Irish?

Forchéimniú is said like “FOR-hyaym-noo” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠˌçeːmʲnʲuː/).

Does forchéimniú have a plural?

No plural form is given for forchéimniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does forchéimniú change to fhorchéimniú or bhforchéimniú?

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

What is the difference between forchéimniú and dul chun cinn?

Dul chun cinn is the everyday phrase for progress, while forchéimniú is a more formal or technical word for step-by-step progression.

Progression in Irish (Forchéimniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage