Supplement in Irish (Forlíontán): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for supplement?

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

Q: What is the plural of supplement in Irish?

The plural of forlíontán is forlíontáin; with the article, na forlíontáin means “the supplements”. The genitive plural is forlíontán, as in praghas forlíontán vitimíní (the price of vitamin supplements).

How to say “supplement” in Irish

Irish:: forlíontán
English:: supplement
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FOR-leen-tawn” /ˈfɔɾˠlʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: forlíontáin (supplements)
Genitive singular:: forlíontáin, an fhorlíontáin (e.g. leathanach tosaigh an fhorlíontáin, the front page of the supplement)
Genitive plural:: forlíontán, na bhforlíontán (e.g. praghas forlíontán vitimíní, the price of vitamin supplements)

What does “forlíontán” mean?

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

supplement: An extra part added to something, such as a separate section of a newspaper or an addition to a book or document.Also: newspaper supplement, addendum, insert.

1 other meaning:

2supplement: Something taken in addition to ordinary food, such as a vitamin or dietary supplement.Also: dietary supplement, vitamin supplement.

“Forlíontán” with the article

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

an forlíontán

the supplement

No change after an

na forlíontáin

the supplements

Plural: no change after na

“Forlíontán” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Tá forlíontán spóirt leis an nuachtán inniu.

There's a sports supplement with the paper today.

Léigh mé an forlíontán ar maidin.

I read the supplement this morning.

Bhí alt suimiúil san fhorlíontán Dé Domhnaigh.

There was an interesting article in the Sunday supplement.

Ghlac mé forlíontáin iarainn le linn an gheimhridh.

I took iron supplements during the winter.

Cá bhfuil m'fhorlíontán teilifíse?

Where's my TV supplement?

Scríobh sí eagarfhocal an fhorlíontáin.

She wrote the supplement's editorial.

Ní gá forlíontáin a ghlacadh má itheann tú go maith.

You don't need supplements if you eat well.

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Supplement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for supplement?

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

How do you pronounce forlíontán in Irish?

Forlíontán is said like “FOR-leen-tawn” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠlʲiːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of supplement in Irish?

The plural of forlíontán is forlíontáin; with the article, na forlíontáin means “the supplements”. The genitive plural is forlíontán, as in praghas forlíontán vitimíní (the price of vitamin supplements).

Why does forlíontán change to fhorlíontán or bhforlíontán?

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

What is the difference between forlíontán and aguisín?

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

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