HeyRuaHow to say “subordinate clause” in Irish
- Irish:
- fochlásal
- English:
- subordinate clause
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-khlaw-suhl” /ˈfˠɔxl̪ˠaːsˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fochlásail (subordinate clauses)
- Genitive singular:
- fochlásail, an fhochlásail (e.g. briathar an fhochlásail, the verb of the subordinate clause)
- Genitive plural:
- fochlásal, na bhfochlásal (e.g. úsáid na bhfochlásal, the use of the subordinate clauses)
What does “fochlásal” mean?
- subordinate clause
- A clause that depends on a main clause and cannot stand alone as a sentence.Also: dependent clause, subclause.
“Fochlásal” with the article
The plural of subordinate clause in Irish is fochlásail. Here is fochlásal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fochlásal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fochlásal, the Irish word for subordinate clause.
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Subordinate clause in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subordinate clause?
The Irish for subordinate clause is fochlásal (pronounced “FUH-khlaw-suhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochlásail.
How do you pronounce fochlásal in Irish?
Fochlásal is said like “FUH-khlaw-suhl” (IPA /ˈfˠɔxl̪ˠaːsˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of subordinate clause in Irish?
The plural of fochlásal is fochlásail; with the article, na fochlásail means “the subordinate clauses”. The genitive plural is fochlásal, as in úsáid na bhfochlásal (the use of the subordinate clauses).
Why does fochlásal change to fhochlásal or bhfochlásal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochlásal becomes m'fhochlásal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochlásal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fochlásal' and 'príomhchlásal'?
A 'príomhchlásal' is the main clause that can stand alone, while a 'fochlásal' depends on it, for example 'nuair a tháinig sé' in 'Bhí áthas orm nuair a tháinig sé'.
