HeyRuaHow to say “subparagraph” in Irish
- Irish:
- fopharagraf
- English:
- subparagraph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-far-uh-graf” /ˈfɔfˠaɾˠəɡɾˠafˠ/
- Plural:
- fopharagraif (subparagraphs)
- Genitive singular:
- fopharagraif, an fhopharagraif (e.g. téacs an fhopharagraif, text of the subparagraph)
- Genitive plural:
- fopharagraf, na bhfopharagraf (e.g. uimhreacha na bhfopharagraf, numbers of the subparagraphs)
What does “fopharagraf” mean?
- subparagraph
- A smaller numbered or lettered section within a paragraph, especially in a legal or official document.Also: sub-paragraph, subsection of a paragraph.
“Fopharagraf” with the article
The plural of subparagraph in Irish is fopharagraif. Here is fopharagraf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fopharagraf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fopharagraf, the Irish word for subparagraph.
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Subparagraph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subparagraph?
The Irish for subparagraph is fopharagraf (pronounced “FO-far-uh-graf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fopharagraif.
How do you pronounce fopharagraf in Irish?
Fopharagraf is said like “FO-far-uh-graf” (IPA /ˈfɔfˠaɾˠəɡɾˠafˠ/).
What is the plural of subparagraph in Irish?
The plural of fopharagraf is fopharagraif; with the article, na fopharagraif means “the subparagraphs”. The genitive plural is fopharagraf, as in uimhreacha na bhfopharagraf (numbers of the subparagraphs).
Why does fopharagraf change to fhopharagraf or bhfopharagraf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fopharagraf becomes m'fhopharagraf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfopharagraf (eclipsis).
How does 'fopharagraf' differ from 'fo-alt'?
'Fopharagraf' is a subdivision of a 'paragraf' (paragraph), while 'fo-alt' is a subdivision of an 'alt' (section or article), as in legislation.
