HeyRuaHow to say “subclass” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-aicme
- English:
- subclass, subgenus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-ak-myuh” /ˈfˠɔˌakʲmʲə/
- Plural:
- fo-aicmí (subclasses)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-aicme, na fo-aicme (e.g. ainm na fo-aicme, the name of the subclass)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-aicmí, na bhfo-aicmí (e.g. ainmneacha na bhfo-aicmí, the names of the subclasses)
What does “fo-aicme” mean?
“Fo-aicme” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subclass
- A smaller class or group within a larger class, especially in classification systems.Also: subgroup, subcategory, subdivision.
1 other meaning: subgenus
- 2subgenus
- In biology, a taxonomic rank below a genus and above a species.Also: taxonomic subgroup.
“Fo-aicme” with the article
The plural of subclass in Irish is fo-aicmí. Here is fo-aicme after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-aicme” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-aicme, the Irish word for subclass.
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Subclass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subclass?
The Irish for subclass is fo-aicme (pronounced “FUH-ak-myuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fo-aicmí. Depending on context it can also mean subgenus.
How do you pronounce fo-aicme in Irish?
Fo-aicme is said like “FUH-ak-myuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌakʲmʲə/).
What is the plural of subclass in Irish?
The plural of fo-aicme is fo-aicmí; with the article, na fo-aicmí means “the subclasses”. The genitive plural is fo-aicmí, as in ainmneacha na bhfo-aicmí (the names of the subclasses).
Does fo-aicme have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fo-aicme can mean subclass or subgenus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fo-aicme change to fho-aicme or bhfo-aicme?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-aicme becomes m'fho-aicme (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-aicme (eclipsis).
How is fo-aicme related to aicme?
Fo-aicme is aicme 'class' with the prefix fo- 'sub-', so it means a subclass within an aicme.
