HeyRuaHow to say “subclass” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-rang
- English:
- subclass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-rowng” /ˈfˠɔˌɾˠaŋ/
- Plural:
- fo-ranganna (subclasses)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-ranga, an fho-ranga (e.g. ainm an fho-ranga, name of the subclass)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-ranganna, na bhfo-ranganna (e.g. liosta na bhfo-ranganna, the list of subclasses)
What does “fo-rang” mean?
“Fo-rang” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subclass
- A smaller class or category within a larger class, used especially in classification in science and computing.Also: subcategory, subdivision.
1 other meaning:
- 2subclass
- A smaller group or section of a school class.Also: subgroup, class section.
“Fo-rang” with the article
The plural of subclass in Irish is fo-ranganna. Here is fo-rang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-rang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-rang, the Irish word for subclass.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Subclass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subclass?
The Irish for subclass is fo-rang (pronounced “FUH-rowng”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-ranganna.
How do you pronounce fo-rang in Irish?
Fo-rang is said like “FUH-rowng” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌɾˠaŋ/).
What is the plural of subclass in Irish?
The plural of fo-rang is fo-ranganna; with the article, na fo-ranganna means “the subclasses”. The genitive plural is fo-ranganna, as in liosta na bhfo-ranganna (the list of subclasses).
Why does fo-rang change to fho-rang or bhfo-rang?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-rang becomes m'fho-rang (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-rang (eclipsis).
How is 'fo-rang' formed?
It is 'rang' (class) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub- or under-, as in 'fo-roinn' (subdivision). Note that 'rang' after 'fo-' keeps the hyphen in the Caighdeán.
