HeyRuaHow to say “subdirectory” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochomhadlann
- English:
- subdirectory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khoh-uh-dlun” /ˈfˠɔxoːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fochomhadlanna (subdirectories)
- Genitive singular:
- fochomhadlainne, na fochomhadlainne (e.g. ainm na fochomhadlainne, the name of the subdirectory)
- Genitive plural:
- fochomhadlann, na bhfochomhadlann (e.g. liosta na bhfochomhadlann, a list of subdirectories)
What does “fochomhadlann” mean?
- subdirectory
- A folder (directory) on a computer that is stored inside another folder.Also: subfolder, sub-directory.
“Fochomhadlann” with the article
The plural of subdirectory in Irish is fochomhadlanna. Here is fochomhadlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochomhadlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochomhadlann, the Irish word for subdirectory.
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Subdirectory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subdirectory?
The Irish for subdirectory is fochomhadlann (pronounced “FUH-khoh-uh-dlun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fochomhadlanna.
How do you pronounce fochomhadlann in Irish?
Fochomhadlann is said like “FUH-khoh-uh-dlun” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxoːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of subdirectory in Irish?
The plural of fochomhadlann is fochomhadlanna; with the article, na fochomhadlanna means “the subdirectories”. The genitive plural is fochomhadlann, as in liosta na bhfochomhadlann (a list of subdirectories).
Why does fochomhadlann change to fhochomhadlann or bhfochomhadlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochomhadlann becomes m'fhochomhadlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochomhadlann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fochomhadlann' and 'fillteán'?
'Fochomhadlann' is the technical term for a subdirectory, built from 'comhadlann' (directory); 'fillteán' means folder and is often used for the same thing in everyday computing.
