HeyRuaHow to say “special function” in Irish
- Irish:
- sainfheidhm
- English:
- special function
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-ay-im” /ˈsanʲɛimʲ/
- Plural:
- sainfheidhmeanna (special functions)
- Genitive singular:
- sainfheidhme, na sainfheidhme (e.g. tábhacht na sainfheidhme, the importance of the special function)
- Genitive plural:
- sainfheidhmeanna, na sainfheidhmeanna (e.g. cur síos ar na sainfheidhmeanna, the description of the special functions)
What does “sainfheidhm” mean?
- special function
- A specific or specialised function or purpose that something has.Also: specific function, special purpose, specialised role.
“Sainfheidhm” with the article
The plural of special function in Irish is sainfheidhmeanna. Here is sainfheidhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sainfheidhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sainfheidhm, the Irish word for special function.
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Special function in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for special function?
The Irish for special function is sainfheidhm (pronounced “SAN-ay-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sainfheidhmeanna.
How do you pronounce sainfheidhm in Irish?
Sainfheidhm is said like “SAN-ay-im” (IPA /ˈsanʲɛimʲ/).
What is the plural of special function in Irish?
The plural of sainfheidhm is sainfheidhmeanna; with the article, na sainfheidhmeanna means “the special functions”. The genitive plural is sainfheidhmeanna, as in cur síos ar na sainfheidhmeanna (the description of the special functions).
Why does sainfheidhm change to shainfheidhm?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shainfheidhm. After ár (our) it stays ár sainfheidhm, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'sainfheidhm' relate to 'feidhm'?
'Sainfheidhm' is 'feidhm' (function) with the prefix 'sain-' meaning special or specific, so it means a special or specific function.
