HeyRuaHow to say “subsidy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fóirdheontas
- English:
- subsidy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOHR-yawn-tuss” /ˈfoːɾʲˌjoːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- fóirdheontais (subsidies)
- Genitive singular:
- fóirdheontais, an fhóirdheontais (e.g. méid an fhóirdheontais, the amount of the subsidy)
- Genitive plural:
- fóirdheontas, na bhfóirdheontas (e.g. córas na bhfóirdheontas, the subsidy system)
What does “fóirdheontas” mean?
- subsidy
- Money paid, usually by a government, to help keep a price low or to support a business, service or activity.Also: grant, state aid, subvention.
Other Irish words for subsidy: deontas (grant)
“Fóirdheontas” with the article
The plural of subsidy in Irish is fóirdheontais. Here is fóirdheontas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fóirdheontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fóirdheontas, the Irish word for subsidy.
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Subsidy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subsidy?
The Irish for subsidy is fóirdheontas (pronounced “FOHR-yawn-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fóirdheontais.
How do you pronounce fóirdheontas in Irish?
Fóirdheontas is said like “FOHR-yawn-tuss” (IPA /ˈfoːɾʲˌjoːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of subsidy in Irish?
The plural of fóirdheontas is fóirdheontais; with the article, na fóirdheontais means “the subsidies”. The genitive plural is fóirdheontas, as in córas na bhfóirdheontas (the subsidy system).
Why does fóirdheontas change to fhóirdheontas or bhfóirdheontas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóirdheontas becomes m'fhóirdheontas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóirdheontas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fóirdheontas' and 'deontas'?
A 'deontas' is a grant given for a particular purpose, while a 'fóirdheontas' is a subsidy, ongoing support that keeps a price or service affordable.
