HeyRuaHow to say “supplement” in Irish
- Irish:
- forlíonadh
- English:
- supplement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forlíon, to supplement (ag forlíonadh, supplementing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-lee-uh-noo” /ˈfɔɾˠl̠ʲiːnˠuː/
- Plural:
- forlíontaí (supplements)
- Genitive singular:
- forlíonaidh, an fhorlíonaidh (e.g. leathanaigh an fhorlíonaidh, the pages of the supplement)
- Genitive plural:
- forlíontaí, na bhforlíontaí (e.g. eagarthóir na bhforlíontaí, the editor of the supplements)
What does “forlíonadh” mean?
- supplement
- Something added to complete or extend a thing, such as an extra section of a newspaper, book or document.Also: addendum, appendix, addition.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Forlíonadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, forlíonadh means supplementing: it is the verbal noun of the verb forlíon (to supplement). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forlíonadh” with the article
The plural of supplement in Irish is forlíontaí. Here is forlíonadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forlíonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forlíonadh, the Irish word for supplement.
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Supplement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supplement?
The Irish for supplement is forlíonadh (pronounced “FOR-lee-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is forlíontaí.
How do you pronounce forlíonadh in Irish?
Forlíonadh is said like “FOR-lee-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˠl̠ʲiːnˠuː/).
What is the plural of supplement in Irish?
The plural of forlíonadh is forlíontaí; with the article, na forlíontaí means “the supplements”. The genitive plural is forlíontaí, as in eagarthóir na bhforlíontaí (the editor of the supplements).
Does forlíonadh have more than one meaning?
Forlíonadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning supplementing.
Why does forlíonadh change to fhorlíonadh or bhforlíonadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forlíonadh becomes m'fhorlíonadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforlíonadh (eclipsis).
How is 'forlíonadh' different from 'aguisín'?
'Forlíonadh' is usually a supplement, such as an extra section of a newspaper or publication, while 'aguisín' is an addendum or appendix added to a text.
