HeyRuaHow to say “subcommittee” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochoiste
- English:
- subcommittee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khush-tyuh” /ˈfˠɔxɔʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- fochoistí (subcommittees)
- Genitive singular:
- fochoiste, an fhochoiste (e.g. cruinniú an fhochoiste, the meeting of the subcommittee)
- Genitive plural:
- fochoistí, na bhfochoistí (e.g. baill na bhfochoistí, the members of the subcommittees)
What does “fochoiste” mean?
- subcommittee
- A smaller committee formed from the members of a larger committee to deal with a particular matter.Also: sub-committee, working group.
“Fochoiste” with the article
The plural of subcommittee in Irish is fochoistí. Here is fochoiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochoiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochoiste, the Irish word for subcommittee.
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Subcommittee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subcommittee?
The Irish for subcommittee is fochoiste (pronounced “FUH-khush-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochoistí.
How do you pronounce fochoiste in Irish?
Fochoiste is said like “FUH-khush-tyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxɔʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of subcommittee in Irish?
The plural of fochoiste is fochoistí; with the article, na fochoistí means “the subcommittees”. The genitive plural is fochoistí, as in baill na bhfochoistí (the members of the subcommittees).
Why does fochoiste change to fhochoiste or bhfochoiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochoiste becomes m'fhochoiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochoiste (eclipsis).
How is 'fochoiste' formed?
It is 'coiste' (committee) with the prefix 'fo-' (sub-), which lenites the following consonant, as in 'fochoiste'.
