HeyRuaHow to say “subdistrict” in Irish
- Irish:
- focheantar
- English:
- subdistrict
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khyan-tur” /ˈfˠɔˌçan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- focheantair (subdistricts)
- Genitive singular:
- focheantair, an fhocheantair (e.g. teorainn an fhocheantair, boundary of the subdistrict)
- Genitive plural:
- focheantar, na bhfocheantar (e.g. teorainneacha na bhfocheantar, the boundaries of the subdistricts)
What does “focheantar” mean?
- subdistrict
- A smaller district or area that forms part of a larger district or region.Also: sub-district, lesser district, subregion, sub-area.
“Focheantar” with the article
The plural of subdistrict in Irish is focheantair. Here is focheantar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Focheantar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using focheantar, the Irish word for subdistrict.
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Subdistrict in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subdistrict?
The Irish for subdistrict is focheantar (pronounced “FUH-khyan-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is focheantair.
How do you pronounce focheantar in Irish?
Focheantar is said like “FUH-khyan-tur” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌçan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of subdistrict in Irish?
The plural of focheantar is focheantair; with the article, na focheantair means “the subdistricts”. The genitive plural is focheantar, as in teorainneacha na bhfocheantar (the boundaries of the subdistricts).
Why does focheantar change to fhocheantar or bhfocheantar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) focheantar becomes m'fhocheantar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfocheantar (eclipsis).
How does focheantar differ from ceantar?
Ceantar is a district or area in general, while focheantar, with the prefix fo- meaning sub- or lesser, is a smaller division within a ceantar.
