Termination in Irish (Foirceannadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for termination?

The Irish for termination is foirceannadh (pronounced “FIR-kyuh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “termination” in Irish

Irish:: foirceannadh
English:: termination
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FIR-kyuh-noo” /ˈfʲɪɾʲcən̪ˠuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: foirceanta, an fhoirceanta (e.g. dáta foirceanta, termination date)

What does “foirceannadh” mean?

termination: The act of ending or bringing something to a close; it is the verbal noun of the verb foirceann, to terminate.Also: ending, terminating, finishing, conclusion.

“Foirceannadh” with the article

Here is foirceannadh after the article (an t-alt).

an foirceannadh

the termination

No change after an

“Foirceannadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foirceannadh, the Irish word for termination.

Cuireadh foirceannadh leis an gconradh inné.

The contract was terminated yesterday.

Bhí foirceannadh an tionscadail tobann.

The termination of the project was sudden.

Seo é dáta foirceanta an chomhaontaithe.

This is the termination date of the agreement.

Níor thug siad fógra foirceanta dó.

They did not give him notice of termination.

Táimid ag plé fhoirceannadh na seirbhíse.

We are discussing the termination of the service.

Tá cearta agat i gcás foirceannadh fostaíochta.

You have rights in the case of termination of employment.

Ní raibh aon chúis leis an bhfoirceannadh.

There was no reason for the termination.

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Termination in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for termination?

The Irish for termination is foirceannadh (pronounced “FIR-kyuh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce foirceannadh in Irish?

Foirceannadh is said like “FIR-kyuh-noo” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲcən̪ˠuː/).

Does foirceannadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for foirceannadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does foirceannadh change to fhoirceannadh or bhfoirceannadh?

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

How does foirceannadh differ from deireadh?

Deireadh is the everyday word for an end, while foirceannadh is a formal term for actively terminating something, such as a contract: foirceannadh conartha.

Termination in Irish (Foirceannadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage