HeyRuaHow to say “publication” in Irish
- Irish:
- foilseachán
- English:
- publication, publishing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIL-shuh-khawn” /ˈfʲɪlʲʃəxaːn/
- Plural:
- foilseacháin (publications)
- Genitive singular:
- foilseacháin, an fhoilseacháin (e.g. dáta an fhoilseacháin, date of the publication)
- Genitive plural:
- foilseachán, na bhfoilseachán (e.g. liosta na bhfoilseachán, the list of publications)
What does “foilseachán” mean?
“Foilseachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- publication
- A book, magazine, report or other printed or online work that is issued to the public.Also: published work, periodical.
1 other meaning: publishing
- 2publishing
- The act of making something public or issuing it in print; also used as the verbal noun sense of foilsigh (publish).Also: publication, issuing.
Other Irish words for publication: foilsiú (publication)
“Foilseachán” with the article
The plural of publication in Irish is foilseacháin. Here is foilseachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foilseachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foilseachán, the Irish word for publication.
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Publication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for publication?
The Irish for publication is foilseachán (pronounced “FIL-shuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foilseacháin. Depending on context it can also mean publishing.
How do you pronounce foilseachán in Irish?
Foilseachán is said like “FIL-shuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɪlʲʃəxaːn/).
What is the plural of publication in Irish?
The plural of foilseachán is foilseacháin; with the article, na foilseacháin means “the publications”. The genitive plural is foilseachán, as in liosta na bhfoilseachán (the list of publications).
Does foilseachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foilseachán can mean publication or publishing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foilseachán change to fhoilseachán or bhfoilseachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foilseachán becomes m'fhoilseachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoilseachán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foilseachán and foilsiú?
Foilsiú is the verbal noun of foilsigh, the act of publishing, while foilseachán usually means the published item itself, such as a book or magazine.
