HeyRuaHow to say “subjunctive” in Irish
- Irish:
- foshuiteach
- English:
- subjunctive
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “foh-HIT-yukh” /fˠoˈhɪtʲəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- foshuitigh, an fhoshuitigh (e.g. foirmeacha an fhoshuitigh, forms of the subjunctive)
What does “foshuiteach” mean?
- subjunctive
- The subjunctive mood, a verb form used to express wishes, hopes or possibilities, as in 'Go raibh maith agat'.Also: subjunctive mood, mood.
“Foshuiteach” with the article
Here is foshuiteach after the article (an t-alt).
an foshuiteach
the subjunctive
No change after an
“Foshuiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foshuiteach, the Irish word for subjunctive.
Is modh briathartha é an foshuiteach.
The subjunctive is a verbal mood.
Úsáidtear an foshuiteach chun guí a chur in iúl.
The subjunctive is used to express a wish.
Tá 'go raibh' san fhoshuiteach.
'Go raibh' is in the subjunctive.
Níl foirmeacha an fhoshuitigh coitianta sa chaint.
Subjunctive forms are not common in speech.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an foshuiteach dúinn inniu.
The teacher explained the subjunctive to us today.
Is deacair liom an foshuiteach a fhoghlaim.
I find the subjunctive hard to learn.
Cuir an briathar seo san fhoshuiteach láithreach.
Put this verb in the present subjunctive.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Subjunctive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subjunctive?
The Irish for subjunctive is foshuiteach (pronounced “foh-HIT-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce foshuiteach in Irish?
Foshuiteach is said like “foh-HIT-yukh” (IPA /fˠoˈhɪtʲəx/).
Does foshuiteach have a plural?
No plural form is given for foshuiteach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does foshuiteach change to fhoshuiteach or bhfoshuiteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foshuiteach becomes m'fhoshuiteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoshuiteach (eclipsis).
Where do learners meet the subjunctive in everyday Irish?
Mostly in set blessings and wishes such as 'Go raibh maith agat' and 'Go mbeannaí Dia thú', which use the present subjunctive.
