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- Irish:
- fréamhfhocal
- English:
- root word
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAYV-ukh-ul” /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˌokəl/
- Plural:
- fréamhfhocail (root words)
- Genitive singular:
- fréamhfhocail, an fhréamhfhocail (e.g. brí an fhréamhfhocail, the meaning of the root word)
- Genitive plural:
- fréamhfhocal, na bhfréamhfhocal (e.g. bríonna na bhfréamhfhocal, the meanings of the root words)
What does “fréamhfhocal” mean?
- root word
- A basic word from which other words are formed, or the root of a word in linguistics.Also: root, etymon, radical.
“Fréamhfhocal” with the article
The plural of root word in Irish is fréamhfhocail. Here is fréamhfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fréamhfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fréamhfhocal, the Irish word for root word.
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Root word in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for root word?
The Irish for root word is fréamhfhocal (pronounced “FRAYV-ukh-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fréamhfhocail.
How do you pronounce fréamhfhocal in Irish?
Fréamhfhocal is said like “FRAYV-ukh-ul” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˌokəl/).
What is the plural of root word in Irish?
The plural of fréamhfhocal is fréamhfhocail; with the article, na fréamhfhocail means “the root words”. The genitive plural is fréamhfhocal, as in bríonna na bhfréamhfhocal (the meanings of the root words).
Why does fréamhfhocal change to fhréamhfhocal or bhfréamhfhocal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fréamhfhocal becomes mo fhréamhfhocal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfréamhfhocal (eclipsis).
How is 'fréamhfhocal' formed?
It combines 'fréamh' (root) and 'focal' (word), with the f of 'focal' lenited to 'fhocal', so it is silent.
