Provision in Irish (Foráil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for provision?

The Irish for provision is foráil (pronounced “FOR-awl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forálacha. Depending on context it can also mean injunction.

Q: What is the plural of provision in Irish?

The plural of foráil is forálacha; with the article, na forálacha means “the provisions”. The genitive plural is forálacha, as in liosta na bhforálacha (the list of provisions).

Q: Does foráil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foráil can mean provision or injunction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “provision” in Irish

Irish:: foráil
English:: provision, injunction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-awl” /ˈfɔɾˠɑːlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: forálacha (provisions)
Genitive singular:: forála, na forála (e.g. téacs na forála, the text of the provision)
Genitive plural:: forálacha, na bhforálacha (e.g. liosta na bhforálacha, the list of provisions)

What does “foráil” mean?

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

provision: A clause or stipulation in a law, contract or agreement that sets out what must or may be done.Also: stipulation, clause, proviso.

1 other meaning: injunction

2injunction: An order or command, especially an authoritative direction to do something.Also: order, command, direction.

Other Irish words for provision: soláthar (provision), soláthar (supply)

“Foráil” with the article

The plural of provision in Irish is forálacha. Here is foráil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhoráil

the provision

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na forálacha

the provisions

Plural: no change after na

“Foráil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foráil, the Irish word for provision.

Tá foráil speisialta san Acht do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas.

The Act contains a special provision for people with disabilities.

Níor léigh mé an fhoráil sin go cúramach.

I didn't read that provision carefully.

Cuireadh na forálacha nua i bhfeidhm anuraidh.

The new provisions came into force last year.

Ní thuigim brí na forála seo ar chor ar bith.

I don't understand the meaning of this provision at all.

Tá foráil sa chonradh faoi phá saoire.

There is a provision in the contract about holiday pay.

Sáraíonn sé forálacha an dlí go minic.

He often breaches the provisions of the law.

Rinne an rialtas foráil d'airgead breise.

The government made provision for extra money.

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Provision in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for provision?

The Irish for provision is foráil (pronounced “FOR-awl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forálacha. Depending on context it can also mean injunction.

How do you pronounce foráil in Irish?

Foráil is said like “FOR-awl” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠɑːlʲ/).

What is the plural of provision in Irish?

The plural of foráil is forálacha; with the article, na forálacha means “the provisions”. The genitive plural is forálacha, as in liosta na bhforálacha (the list of provisions).

Does foráil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Foráil can mean provision or injunction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does foráil change to fhoráil or bhforáil?

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

How do I say 'to make provision for something'?

Use 'foráil a dhéanamh do rud', for example 'Rinne an tAcht foráil do dheontais' (The Act made provision for grants).

Provision in Irish (Foráil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage