HeyRuaHow to say “secondary meaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochiall
- English:
- secondary meaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khee-ul” /ˈfˠɔˌçiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fochialla
- Genitive singular:
- fochéille, na fochéille (e.g. míniú na fochéille, the explanation of the secondary meaning)
- Genitive plural:
- fochiall, na bhfochiall (e.g. míniú na bhfochiall, the explanation of the secondary meanings)
What does “fochiall” mean?
- secondary meaning
- An additional or less obvious meaning that a word or statement carries besides its main one.Also: connotation, implication, undertone.
“Fochiall” with the article
The plural of secondary meaning in Irish is fochialla. Here is fochiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochiall, the Irish word for secondary meaning.
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Secondary meaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secondary meaning?
The Irish for secondary meaning is fochiall (pronounced “FUH-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fochialla.
How do you pronounce fochiall in Irish?
Fochiall is said like “FUH-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌçiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of secondary meaning in Irish?
The plural of fochiall is fochialla; with the article, it is na fochialla. The genitive plural is fochiall, as in míniú na bhfochiall (the explanation of the secondary meanings).
Why does fochiall change to fhochiall or bhfochiall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochiall becomes m'fhochiall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochiall (eclipsis).
How does 'fochiall' differ from 'ciall'?
'Ciall' is the main sense or meaning of something, while 'fochiall' is a secondary or implied meaning, a connotation. The prefix 'fo-' means sub or secondary.
