HeyRuaHow to say “supplementing” in Irish
- Irish:
- forlíonadh
- English:
- supplementing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forlíon, to supplement (ag forlíonadh, supplementing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-lee-nuh” /ˈfɔɾˌlʲiːnˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- forlíonta, an fhorlíonta (e.g. obair forlíonta, supplementary work)
What does “forlíonadh” mean?
- supplementing
- The verbal noun of 'forlíon', meaning the act of supplementing, adding to or completing something.Also: supplementation, complementing, filling out.
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
Here is forlíonadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Forlíonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forlíonadh, the Irish word for supplementing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Supplementing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supplementing?
The Irish for supplementing is forlíonadh (pronounced “FOR-lee-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce forlíonadh in Irish?
Forlíonadh is said like “FOR-lee-nuh” (IPA /ˈfɔɾˌlʲiːnˠə/).
Does forlíonadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for forlíonadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does forlíonadh have more than one meaning?
Forlíonadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning supplement.
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 this different from the other 'forlíonadh'?
This entry is the verbal noun, the act of supplementing; the separate noun forlíonadh (pl. forlíontaí) means a supplement, such as a newspaper supplement.
