HeyRuaHow to say “subcontract” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochonradh
- English:
- subcontract
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khon-ruh” /ˈfˠɔxɔn̪ˠəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fochonarthaí (subcontracts)
- Genitive singular:
- fochonartha, an fhochonartha (e.g. téarmaí an fhochonartha, the terms of the subcontract)
- Genitive plural:
- fochonarthaí, na bhfochonarthaí (e.g. líon na bhfochonarthaí, the number of subcontracts)
What does “fochonradh” mean?
- subcontract
- A contract under which part of the work of a main contract is given to another firm or person.Also: sub-contract, subcontracting agreement.
“Fochonradh” with the article
The plural of subcontract in Irish is fochonarthaí. Here is fochonradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochonradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochonradh, the Irish word for subcontract.
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Subcontract in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subcontract?
The Irish for subcontract is fochonradh (pronounced “FUH-khon-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochonarthaí.
How do you pronounce fochonradh in Irish?
Fochonradh is said like “FUH-khon-ruh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxɔn̪ˠəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of subcontract in Irish?
The plural of fochonradh is fochonarthaí; with the article, na fochonarthaí means “the subcontracts”. The genitive plural is fochonarthaí, as in líon na bhfochonarthaí (the number of subcontracts).
Why does fochonradh change to fhochonradh or bhfochonradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochonradh becomes m'fhochonradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochonradh (eclipsis).
How is 'fochonradh' related to 'conradh'?
It is 'conradh' (contract) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub- or under, which lenites it: 'fochonradh'. A person who holds one is a 'fochonraitheoir'.
