HeyRuaHow to say “subregion” in Irish
- Irish:
- foréigiún
- English:
- subregion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-ay-gyoon” /ˈfɔɾʲeːɟuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- foréigiúin (subregions)
- Genitive singular:
- foréigiúin, an fhoréigiúin (e.g. teorainneacha an fhoréigiúin, the boundaries of the subregion)
- Genitive plural:
- foréigiún, na bhforéigiún (e.g. teorainneacha na bhforéigiún, the boundaries of the subregions)
What does “foréigiún” mean?
- subregion
- A smaller region that forms part of a larger region.Also: sub-region, subdivision of a region.
“Foréigiún” with the article
The plural of subregion in Irish is foréigiúin. Here is foréigiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foréigiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foréigiún, the Irish word for subregion.
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Subregion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subregion?
The Irish for subregion is foréigiún (pronounced “FOR-ay-gyoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foréigiúin.
How do you pronounce foréigiún in Irish?
Foréigiún is said like “FOR-ay-gyoon” (IPA /ˈfɔɾʲeːɟuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of subregion in Irish?
The plural of foréigiún is foréigiúin; with the article, na foréigiúin means “the subregions”. The genitive plural is foréigiún, as in teorainneacha na bhforéigiún (the boundaries of the subregions).
Why does foréigiún change to fhoréigiún or bhforéigiún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foréigiún becomes m'fhoréigiún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforéigiún (eclipsis).
How is 'foréigiún' formed?
It is 'réigiún' (region) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub- or under, as in 'fochoiste' (subcommittee).
