HeyRuaHow to say “subgenre” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosheánra
- English:
- subgenre
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-hyaan-ruh” /ˈfˠɔˌhaːnˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- fosheánraí (subgenres)
- Genitive singular:
- fosheánra, an fhosheánra (e.g. tréithe an fhosheánra, characteristics of the subgenre)
- Genitive plural:
- fosheánraí, na bhfosheánraí (e.g. liosta na bhfosheánraí, the list of subgenres)
What does “fosheánra” mean?
- subgenre
- A smaller category within a genre of literature, music, film or art.Also: sub-genre, subcategory of genre.
“Fosheánra” with the article
The plural of subgenre in Irish is fosheánraí. Here is fosheánra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fosheánra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosheánra, the Irish word for subgenre.
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Subgenre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subgenre?
The Irish for subgenre is fosheánra (pronounced “FUH-hyaan-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fosheánraí.
How do you pronounce fosheánra in Irish?
Fosheánra is said like “FUH-hyaan-ruh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌhaːnˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of subgenre in Irish?
The plural of fosheánra is fosheánraí; with the article, na fosheánraí means “the subgenres”. The genitive plural is fosheánraí, as in liosta na bhfosheánraí (the list of subgenres).
Why does fosheánra change to fhosheánra or bhfosheánra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosheánra becomes m'fhosheánra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosheánra (eclipsis).
How is 'fosheánra' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fo-' (sub-, lesser) with 'seánra' (genre), which is lenited after the prefix, just as in 'fochoiste' (subcommittee).
