Subheading in Irish (Fo-cheannteideal): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for subheading?

The Irish for subheading is fo-cheannteideal (pronounced “FUH-hyan-tyed-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-cheannteidil.

Q: What is the plural of subheading in Irish?

The plural of fo-cheannteideal is fo-cheannteidil; with the article, it is na fo-cheannteidil. The genitive plural is fo-cheannteideal, as in ord na bhfo-cheannteideal (the order of the subheadings).

How to say “subheading” in Irish

Irish:: fo-cheannteideal
English:: subheading
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FUH-hyan-tyed-ul” /ˈfˠɔˌçan̪ˠtʲɛdʲəlˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fo-cheannteidil
Genitive singular:: fo-cheannteidil, an fho-cheannteidil (e.g. téacs an fho-cheannteidil, the text of the subheading)
Genitive plural:: fo-cheannteideal, na bhfo-cheannteideal (e.g. ord na bhfo-cheannteideal, the order of the subheadings)

What does “fo-cheannteideal” mean?

subheading: A smaller heading placed under a main heading to divide a text into sections.Also: subhead, subtitle, secondary heading.

“Fo-cheannteideal” with the article

The plural of subheading in Irish is fo-cheannteidil. Here is fo-cheannteideal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fo-cheannteideal

the subheading

No change after an

na fo-cheannteidil

the subheading (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Fo-cheannteideal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fo-cheannteideal, the Irish word for subheading.

Cuir fo-cheannteideal os cionn gach rannóige.

Put a subheading above each section.

Tá an fo-cheannteideal rófhada.

The subheading is too long.

Athraigh cló an fho-cheannteidil, le do thoil.

Change the font of the subheading, please.

Tá cúig fo-cheannteidil sa chaibidil seo.

There are five subheadings in this chapter.

Scríobh mé m'ainm faoi m'fho-cheannteideal.

I wrote my name under my subheading.

Bhí botún litrithe san fho-cheannteideal.

There was a spelling mistake in the subheading.

Cabhraíonn fo-cheannteidil leis an léitheoir an t-alt a thuiscint.

Subheadings help the reader understand the article.

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Subheading in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for subheading?

The Irish for subheading is fo-cheannteideal (pronounced “FUH-hyan-tyed-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-cheannteidil.

How do you pronounce fo-cheannteideal in Irish?

Fo-cheannteideal is said like “FUH-hyan-tyed-ul” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌçan̪ˠtʲɛdʲəlˠ/).

What is the plural of subheading in Irish?

The plural of fo-cheannteideal is fo-cheannteidil; with the article, it is na fo-cheannteidil. The genitive plural is fo-cheannteideal, as in ord na bhfo-cheannteideal (the order of the subheadings).

Why does fo-cheannteideal change to fho-cheannteideal or bhfo-cheannteideal?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-cheannteideal becomes m'fho-cheannteideal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-cheannteideal (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'ceannteideal' and 'fo-cheannteideal'?

'Ceannteideal' is a main heading, while 'fo-cheannteideal' is a subheading under it; the prefix 'fo-' means 'sub-' and lenites the following word.

Subheading in Irish (Fo-cheannteideal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage