HeyRuaHow to say “subordinate officer” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-oifigeach
- English:
- subordinate officer, subordinate official
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-if-ig-ukh” /ˈfˠɔˌɛfʲɪɟəx/
- Plural:
- fo-oifigigh (subordinate officers)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-oifigigh, an fho-oifigigh (e.g. cúraimí an fho-oifigigh, the duties of the subordinate officer)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-oifigeach, na bhfo-oifigeach (e.g. líon na bhfo-oifigeach, the number of subordinate officers)
What does “fo-oifigeach” mean?
“Fo-oifigeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subordinate officer
- An officer of lower rank who serves under a senior officer, especially in the army.Also: subaltern, junior officer, non-commissioned officer.
1 other meaning: subordinate official
- 2subordinate official
- An official of lower rank in an organisation or public service.Also: junior official, deputy official.
“Fo-oifigeach” with the article
The plural of subordinate officer in Irish is fo-oifigigh. Here is fo-oifigeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-oifigeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-oifigeach, the Irish word for subordinate officer.
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Subordinate officer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subordinate officer?
The Irish for subordinate officer is fo-oifigeach (pronounced “FO-if-ig-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-oifigigh. Depending on context it can also mean subordinate official.
How do you pronounce fo-oifigeach in Irish?
Fo-oifigeach is said like “FO-if-ig-ukh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌɛfʲɪɟəx/).
What is the plural of subordinate officer in Irish?
The plural of fo-oifigeach is fo-oifigigh; with the article, na fo-oifigigh means “the subordinate officers”. The genitive plural is fo-oifigeach, as in líon na bhfo-oifigeach (the number of subordinate officers).
Does fo-oifigeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fo-oifigeach can mean subordinate officer or subordinate official, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fo-oifigeach change to fho-oifigeach or bhfo-oifigeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-oifigeach becomes m'fho-oifigeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-oifigeach (eclipsis).
How is fo-oifigeach different from oifigeach?
Oifigeach is any officer, while fo-oifigeach, with the prefix fo- meaning 'sub' or 'under', is an officer of lower rank serving under another.
