Supplement in Irish (Forlíon): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for supplement?

The Irish for supplement is forlíon (pronounced “FOR-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forlíonta.

Q: What is the plural of supplement in Irish?

The plural of forlíon is forlíonta; with the article, na forlíonta means “the supplements”. The genitive plural is forlíonta, as in eagarthóir na bhforlíonta (the editor of the supplements).

Q: Does forlíon have more than one meaning?

Forlíon also has its own entry as a verb meaning to supplement.

How to say “supplement” in Irish

Irish:: forlíon
English:: supplement
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-leen” /ˈfoɾˌlʲiːn̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: forlíonta (supplements)
Genitive singular:: forlín, an fhorlín (e.g. leathanaigh an fhorlín, the pages of the supplement)
Genitive plural:: forlíonta, na bhforlíonta (e.g. eagarthóir na bhforlíonta, the editor of the supplements)

What does “forlíon” mean?

“Forlíon” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

supplement: Something added to complete or extend a thing, especially an extra section of a newspaper, magazine or book.Also: newspaper supplement, addendum, addition.

1 other meaning:

2supplement: An extra amount added to a payment or allowance, or an additional dietary product.Also: dietary supplement, allowance supplement.

Other entries for “forlíon”

The same spelling has its own page as:

forlíonto supplement · verb

“Forlíon” with the article

The plural of supplement in Irish is forlíonta. Here is forlíon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an forlíon

the supplement

No change after an

na forlíonta

the supplements

Plural: no change after na

“Forlíon” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using forlíon, the Irish word for supplement.

Tá forlíon spóirt leis an nuachtán inniu.

There's a sports supplement with the newspaper today.

Léigh mé an forlíon ar maidin.

I read the supplement this morning.

Bhí alt suimiúil i lár an fhorlín.

There was an interesting article in the middle of the supplement.

Foilsítear forlíonta speisialta roimh an Nollaig.

Special supplements are published before Christmas.

Chaill mé m'fhorlíon teilifíse.

I lost my TV supplement.

Tá an grianghraf i bhforlíon an Domhnaigh.

The photo is in the Sunday supplement.

Fuair sé forlíon lena phinsean.

He got a supplement with his pension.

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Supplement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for supplement?

The Irish for supplement is forlíon (pronounced “FOR-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forlíonta.

How do you pronounce forlíon in Irish?

Forlíon is said like “FOR-leen” (IPA /ˈfoɾˌlʲiːn̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of supplement in Irish?

The plural of forlíon is forlíonta; with the article, na forlíonta means “the supplements”. The genitive plural is forlíonta, as in eagarthóir na bhforlíonta (the editor of the supplements).

Does forlíon have more than one meaning?

Forlíon also has its own entry as a verb meaning to supplement.

Why does forlíon change to fhorlíon or bhforlíon?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forlíon becomes m'fhorlíon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforlíon (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'forlíon' and 'aguisín'?

'Forlíon' is a supplement, such as an extra section of a newspaper, while 'aguisín' is an appendix or addendum at the end of a document.

Supplement in Irish (Forlíon): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage