HeyRuaHow to say “reservation” in Irish
- Irish:
- forchoimeád
- English:
- reservation, reserve
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forchoimeád, to reserve (ag forchoimeád, reserving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-khee-mawd” /ˈfɔɾˠˌxiːmˠaːdˠ/
- Plural:
- forchoimeádtaí (reservations)
- Genitive singular:
- forchoimeádta, an fhorchoimeádta (e.g. ceart forchoimeádta, right of reservation)
- Genitive plural:
- forchoimeádtaí, na bhforchoimeádtaí (e.g. tarraingt siar na bhforchoimeádtaí, the withdrawal of the reservations)
What does “forchoimeád” mean?
“Forchoimeád” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reservation
- Something held back or kept in reserve, or a condition or qualification attached to an agreement; also the verbal noun of the verb forchoimeád, to reserve.Also: reserve, reserving, qualification.
1 other meaning: reserve
- 2reserve
- A supply or force kept back for later use, such as reserve troops or reserve funds.Also: reserves, stock in reserve.
Other Irish words for reservation: áirithint (booking)
“Forchoimeád” as a verbal noun
After ag, forchoimeád means reserving: it is the verbal noun of the verb forchoimeád (to reserve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forchoimeád” with the article
The plural of reservation in Irish is forchoimeádtaí. Here is forchoimeád after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forchoimeád” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forchoimeád, the Irish word for reservation.
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Reservation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reservation?
The Irish for reservation is forchoimeád (pronounced “FOR-khee-mawd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forchoimeádtaí. Depending on context it can also mean reserve.
How do you pronounce forchoimeád in Irish?
Forchoimeád is said like “FOR-khee-mawd” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠˌxiːmˠaːdˠ/).
What is the plural of reservation in Irish?
The plural of forchoimeád is forchoimeádtaí; with the article, na forchoimeádtaí means “the reservations”. The genitive plural is forchoimeádtaí, as in tarraingt siar na bhforchoimeádtaí (the withdrawal of the reservations).
Does forchoimeád have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forchoimeád can mean reservation or reserve, depending on context; the first is the most common. Forchoimeád also has its own entry as a verb meaning to reserve.
Why does forchoimeád change to fhorchoimeád or bhforchoimeád?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forchoimeád becomes m'fhorchoimeád (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforchoimeád (eclipsis).
Is forchoimeád the word for a hotel or restaurant reservation?
No, for booking a room or table use áirithint. Forchoimeád is a formal word for something held in reserve or a reservation in the sense of a doubt or legal condition.
