HeyRuaHow to say “recommendation” in Irish
- Irish:
- formholadh
- English:
- recommendation, commendation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-hol-uh” /ˈfɔɾˠəˌhɔl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- formholtaí (recommendations)
- Genitive singular:
- formholaidh, an fhormholaidh (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm an fhormholaidh, implementation of the recommendation)
- Genitive plural:
- formholtaí, na bhformholtaí (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na bhformholtaí, implementation of the recommendations)
What does “formholadh” mean?
“Formholadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recommendation
- A formal suggestion that something should be done or adopted, especially in a report; also the verbal noun of 'formhol', to recommend.Also: recommending, proposal.
1 other meaning: commendation
- 2commendation
- Praise or approval given to someone or something.Also: praise, approval, endorsement.
“Formholadh” with the article
The plural of recommendation in Irish is formholtaí. Here is formholadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Formholadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formholadh, the Irish word for recommendation.
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Recommendation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recommendation?
The Irish for recommendation is formholadh (pronounced “FOR-uh-hol-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is formholtaí. Depending on context it can also mean commendation.
How do you pronounce formholadh in Irish?
Formholadh is said like “FOR-uh-hol-uh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠəˌhɔl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of recommendation in Irish?
The plural of formholadh is formholtaí; with the article, na formholtaí means “the recommendations”. The genitive plural is formholtaí, as in cur i bhfeidhm na bhformholtaí (implementation of the recommendations).
Does formholadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Formholadh can mean recommendation or commendation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does formholadh change to fhormholadh or bhformholadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formholadh becomes m'fhormholadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformholadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'formholadh' and 'moladh'?
'Moladh' is the everyday word for praise or a suggestion, while 'formholadh' is more formal and is the usual term for an official recommendation, as in 'formholtaí na tuarascála'.
