Subsection in Irish (Fo-alt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for subsection?

The Irish for subsection is fo-alt (pronounced “FUH-alt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-ailt. Depending on context it can also mean subleader.

Q: What is the plural of subsection in Irish?

The plural of fo-alt is fo-ailt; with the article, na fo-ailt means “the subsections”. The genitive plural is fo-alt, as in uimhreacha na bhfo-alt (the numbers of the subsections).

Q: Does fo-alt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fo-alt can mean subsection or subleader, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “subsection” in Irish

Irish:: fo-alt
English:: subsection, subleader
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FUH-alt” /ˈfˠɔˌalˠt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fo-ailt (subsections)
Genitive singular:: fo-ailt, an fho-ailt (e.g. téacs an fho-ailt, the text of the subsection)
Genitive plural:: fo-alt, na bhfo-alt (e.g. uimhreacha na bhfo-alt, the numbers of the subsections)

What does “fo-alt” mean?

“Fo-alt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

subsection: A smaller division of a section of a document, especially of a law or regulation.Also: subparagraph, sub-clause.

1 other meaning: subleader

2subleader: A secondary editorial article in a newspaper, after the main leading article.Also: second leader, secondary editorial.

“Fo-alt” with the article

The plural of subsection in Irish is fo-ailt. Here is fo-alt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fo-alt

the subsection

No change after an

na fo-ailt

the subsections

Plural: no change after na

“Fo-alt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fo-alt, the Irish word for subsection.

Léigh an fo-alt sin go cúramach.

Read that subsection carefully.

Tá trí fho-alt san alt seo.

There are three subsections in this section.

Luaitear an riail i bhfo-alt a dó.

The rule is mentioned in subsection two.

Cuireadh fo-alt nua leis an mBille.

A new subsection was added to the Bill.

Níl brí an fho-ailt soiléir dom.

The meaning of the subsection isn't clear to me.

Tá na fo-ailt uimhrithe go cruinn.

The subsections are numbered precisely.

Scríobh an t-eagarthóir fo-alt faoin toghchán.

The editor wrote a subleader about the election.

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Subsection in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for subsection?

The Irish for subsection is fo-alt (pronounced “FUH-alt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-ailt. Depending on context it can also mean subleader.

How do you pronounce fo-alt in Irish?

Fo-alt is said like “FUH-alt” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌalˠt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of subsection in Irish?

The plural of fo-alt is fo-ailt; with the article, na fo-ailt means “the subsections”. The genitive plural is fo-alt, as in uimhreacha na bhfo-alt (the numbers of the subsections).

Does fo-alt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fo-alt can mean subsection or subleader, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fo-alt change to fho-alt or bhfo-alt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-alt becomes m'fho-alt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-alt (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'alt' and 'fo-alt'?

'Alt' is a section or article of a law or document, while 'fo-alt' is a subsection within it, for example 'alt 5, fo-alt 2'.

Subsection in Irish (Fo-alt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage