HeyRuaHow to say “team” in Irish
- Irish:
- foireann
- English:
- team, staff, crew, set
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-un” /ˈfˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- foirne (teams)
- Genitive singular:
- foirne, na foirne (e.g. captaen na foirne, captain of the team)
- Genitive plural:
- foirne, na bhfoirne (e.g. bainisteoirí na bhfoirne, managers of the teams)
What does “foireann” mean?
“Foireann” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- team
- A group of players who play together on one side in a sport or game.Also: side, squad.
3 other meanings: staff or crew or set
- 2staff
- The group of people who work for an organisation or business.Also: personnel, workforce, employees.
- 3crew
- The people who work together on a ship, aircraft or similar, or the cast of a play.Also: cast, company, troupe.
- 4set
- A complete set of things that go together, such as a kit of tools or a drum kit.Also: kit, outfit.
Other Irish words for team: scuad (squad)
“Foireann” with the article
The plural of team in Irish is foirne. Here is foireann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foireann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foireann, the Irish word for team.
Other nouns in Irish
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Team in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for team?
The Irish for team is foireann (pronounced “FIR-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is foirne. Depending on context it can also mean staff or crew or set.
How do you pronounce foireann in Irish?
Foireann is said like “FIR-un” (IPA /ˈfˠɪɾʲən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of team in Irish?
The plural of foireann is foirne; with the article, na foirne means “the teams”. The genitive plural is foirne, as in bainisteoirí na bhfoirne (managers of the teams).
Does foireann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foireann can mean team, staff, crew or set, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foireann change to fhoireann or bhfoireann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foireann becomes m'fhoireann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoireann (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is on a team?
Use 'ar': tá sí ar an bhfoireann (she is on the team), or ar fhoireann na scoile (on the school team).
Can 'foireann' mean staff as well as team?
Yes, 'foireann' covers both: foireann na scoile can mean the school staff or the school team, depending on context.
