HeyRuaHow to say “suborder” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-ord
- English:
- suborder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-awrd” /ˈfˠɔˌoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fo-oird (suborders)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-oird, an fho-oird (e.g. ainm an fho-oird, the name of the suborder)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-ord, na bhfo-ord (e.g. rangú na bhfo-ord, the classification of the suborders)
What does “fo-ord” mean?
- suborder
- In biological classification, a group ranking below an order and above a family.Also: sub-order, taxonomic rank.
“Fo-ord” with the article
The plural of suborder in Irish is fo-oird. Here is fo-ord after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-ord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-ord, the Irish word for suborder.
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Suborder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suborder?
The Irish for suborder is fo-ord (pronounced “FUH-awrd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-oird.
How do you pronounce fo-ord in Irish?
Fo-ord is said like “FUH-awrd” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of suborder in Irish?
The plural of fo-ord is fo-oird; with the article, na fo-oird means “the suborders”. The genitive plural is fo-ord, as in rangú na bhfo-ord (the classification of the suborders).
Why does fo-ord change to fho-ord or bhfo-ord?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-ord becomes m'fho-ord (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-ord (eclipsis).
How does 'fo-ord' relate to 'ord'?
'Fo-ord' is formed from the prefix 'fo-' (sub-) and 'ord' (order), so it is a division within an 'ord'. Similarly 'fo-aicme' is a subclass.
