HeyRuaHow to say “supervision” in Irish
- Irish:
- feitheoireacht
- English:
- supervision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEH-hoh-ir-ukht” /ˈfʲɛhoːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- feitheoireachta, na feitheoireachta (e.g. obair feitheoireachta, supervision work)
What does “feitheoireacht” mean?
- supervision
- The work of overseeing or watching over people or an activity, for example overseeing students during an exam.Also: superintendence, invigilation, overseeing.
“Feitheoireacht” with the article
Here is feitheoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Feitheoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feitheoireacht, the Irish word for supervision.
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Supervision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supervision?
The Irish for supervision is feitheoireacht (pronounced “FEH-hoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce feitheoireacht in Irish?
Feitheoireacht is said like “FEH-hoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɛhoːɾʲəxt/).
Does feitheoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for feitheoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feitheoireacht change to fheitheoireacht or bhfeitheoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feitheoireacht becomes m'fheitheoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeitheoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feitheoireacht' and 'maoirseacht'?
'Feitheoireacht' is especially used for supervising students or exams, while 'maoirseacht' is more general supervision or stewardship, as of staff or projects.
